Muzzle loaders are firearms that require the user to manually load gunpowder, a projectile, and sometimes a primer into the muzzle of the gun. The term 'muzzle loader' is derived from the need to load the firearm from the muzzle, or front end, of the gun. Ramrods are tools used to push the powder, projectile, and primer down the barrel of the gun. They are typically made of wood or metal and are inserted into the muzzle of the gun to help load the firearm.