I personally dont see anything wrong w/ the smokeless. its a small advantage in some areas, but the real "leap" of performance is w/ the inline ignition. The game & fish depts. are quick to jump on the 209 primers, the smokeless m.l. ect...when, as usual they miss the real point. I totally understand the issue of inlines being primitive or not, I would say they are not, but allowing inlines, just no 209's....come on. Just like the smokeless, the real advantage to it just the cleanness of the burn. ...more shooting less cleaning.