I used to frequent that forum. I don't know why people have to act thataways. I shoot flint only, but have no animosity toward modern MLing. I just always was intrigued with getting a gun like that to fire and taking a nice deer with such a primitive weapon. I think that some traditionalists feel superior because they do it the more primitive way and want to look down on anyone who doesn't share their way of shooting. I posted one thought to these elitist snobs: Our forefathers shot flintlocks because that is what was available. If an improvement came along. you can bet they embraced it. They had NO nostalgic connection to their guns. Their guns were tools and they relied on them to survive. If a more reliable gun was invented, by god you can bet they would upgrade with no hesitation. If a longhunter came back in a time machine today and saw the modern guns available, he would surely shake his head in bewilderment as to why anyone would use those old outdated relics of the past. Put things in perspective folks and lighten up! Were all sportsmen! Everyone likes what they like.And that's the way it is.