Maybe I just have a different idea of what the muzzleloader season IS about. Whether flintlock or in-line, you only get one shot... That is the basic idea and challenge of muzzleloader hunting.That being said,what's the big deal ifthe muzzleloader has an in-line ignition? I'm not arguing that scopes should be allowed, I don't think they should be. I just think there's no reason to not include in-lines in the season.

Also, the "orange army" consists of Jo Schmo taking 200+yard potshots one after the other, which simply isn't possible with a muzzleloader, even with an in-line. I also don't understand how someone could be against the use of in-lines but for the addition of percussion-cap MLs. I guess it's all just generational differences.