Well RedAllison I am not opposed to a muzzleloader and the regs in this state do allow. I am a very good shot, hence the Single Shot HR I own. I have taken many deer with this gun it is just it weighs 10lbs. As for bolt action I do own a Mossberg 695 and have yet to miss. It sounds like I have nothing to complain about, its just that I do like the multishot ability and fast shooting. I don't know about you, but it is getting pretty hard to find deer here in Mid-Michigan that stand still for more than 1 second. I have neglected to shoot at some pretty fine deer because of maybe needing a second quick shot. Public land is a pretty rotten place to track a deer.