RE: Where is it headed (not to start an argument)
Where I hunt in Arizona scoped inlines are legal so I use my Omega with a scope. I put in for antlerless elk muzzleloader most of the time as it is the best chance of getting drawn. I am basically a meat hunter as I do not eat supermarket meat unless it is organic or certified free of all the crap they feed the feedlot animals. I still limit my shots to 100 yards or maybe 110 but most of the time I get shots at between 80 and 100 yards. I did not get drawn last year and my supply is getting low so I am hoping for a good draw this year. I also am envious of the posts I see where the guys back east shoot several deer a season. I have not been drawn for deer in over 10 years (Mule deer in the desert tend to be a bit gamey anyway). I much prefer Elk. I have several traditional rifles including one flintlock but when hunting I use the most efficient rifle that is legal.