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Since I decided to hunt with muzzleloaders exclusively I've noticed there are things I no longer worry about.Such as case length , overall cartridge length,case availability,case seperation,loading presses and dies,barrel erosion,primer availability,hostile legislation(yet),compromise bullet choices,leading/copper fouling,grabbing the wrong powder,indecision about powder choices,somewhat reduced theft risk( cant really imagine some gang banger wanting to light up the neighborhood with my stolen P53 Enfield or Black Diamond),misfires( believe it or not I've actually had more misfires with breechloaders than I've had with muzzleloaders).I'm sure I'll think of other things too, but muzzleloaders have given me some of my most exciting and fondest shooting/hunting memories.They require an intense focus on the task at hand and yet are very relaxing to use.If your going to have a paradox its a good one to have!I've never found them lacking in any task I've put them to and I've never regretted carrying one. I'm hoping to pop a black bear this year with my Black Diamond XR.The wife and girls are not happy with the choice...But if I poke one with a 300 grain Hornady XTP @1600 fps and it dont die, who's fault is that?I've shot 32 deer in my life and 17 of those went down to muzzleloaders.I kinda wish all 32 had...
The one thing I do worry about is the traditional vs inline feud. Makes us ALL look bad.Ought to stop it before we lose more than friends...
The one thing I do worry about is the traditional vs inline feud. Makes us ALL look bad.Ought to stop it before we lose more than friends...