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And in a strictly 'traditional arm' season....fair enough. In PA yes you have that special season but they are rare elsewhere. The majority of locations are 'muzzleloader' seasons.

I still hear all the complaining in those 'muzzleloader' seasons by the traditional users that scopes and in-lines shouldn't be allowed.

My point is...just be carefully how loudly you decry others and what they use during the various seasons.

I have shot 'traditional' blackpowder muzzleloaders for many years and I have shot some of the in-lines in more recent years.
Yes, equipped with a scope, they do extend your killing range. But many who are not familiar with them seem to think they are 200 yard plus killers....rarely! Most hunters soon come to realize that they are still, at best, a 100 to 150 yard weapon.....and as I said, I know guys that are really proficient with flintlocks that routinely turn in good groups at 100 yards.....because they practice and really know their rifle. They also don't own $100 do it yourself kit rifles....they are well made weapons.

There are many sides to this arguement. Bottom line is when I go out in the woods during a muzzleloader season, and I am packing a flintlock, I could care less if the next guy has an in-line. I will still get my deer and if he/she using an in-line helps to get more people interested I am all for it. With time, they may develop an interest in the more 'traditional' weapons.

I just get very tired of hunters, who should be sticking together like flies to you know what.....spend so much time bashing each other because of personal beliefs about whether bears should be hunted in spring, trophy hunting is bad, compound bows are too advanced and, oh yes of course, in-lines place traditional muzzleloader hunters at such a terrific disadvantage.

Nothing like being your own worst enemies in a day and age when everyone is out to take your hunting and shooting rights away.

And your right it is only my opinion....................