Triple 7 - this is almost the identical discussion that has occurred several times before the Colorado Wildlife Commission when the subject of the "definition of a legal muzzleloading rifle" came up. They allow us to hunt during what is traditionally the peak of the elk rut - and only because the weapon technology limits our ability to take these wonderful animals when they are most vulnerable to calling. The other group that gets to hunt during this period is, of course, the archers. So after much heated discussion, they will allow us to use in-line guns (mainly because they are considered more reliable); but no smokeless powder, scopes, electronic sights, or sabot/pellet loads. During the general rifle season, however, the sky is the limit on the various techno advances with these weapons. And, interestingly, they allow rifle hunting for antelope during the peak of the rut - providing a special muzzleloading season almost a month later when they are done with the breeding distractions and more difficult to approach.

I'm with you - somewhere there has to be a line . . . . . .