Abstract: A muzzle loading apparatus of the present invention facilitates the introduction of projectiles and powder into muzzle load firearms. The muzzle loading apparatus includes a body with a plurality of preload tubes for containing powder (e.g., in pellet form) and projectiles, or a “shot.” A shot loading cap is rotatably coupled to an end of the body and includes a shot access aperture that may be aligned with each preload tube of the body for selective access to the contents of each preload tube. Methods of using such a muzzle loading apparatus are also disclosed.