Ithought the point of todays "blackpowder" was to replace the unsteady, highly explosive "Real" blackpowder? Plus its easier for stores to carry. Ever see what it takes tosell real blackpowder? Ive only found one place in colorado that sells it. As for the smokeless Muzzleloader. I dont think it has a place in muzzleloading. Thats like taking your TC out with a new single shot barrel during muzzleloading season, It offers the power of a modern rifle but with the more powerful powder to get that bullet out there. And i agree with one post i read... A hunter with a flintlock or sidelock wants to get as close as he or she can to shoot, while a guy with an inline wants to back away as far as he feels comfortable and take the shot. I agree 100% with that. ive carried both of those rifles in the field and thats exactly what i did. Flintlock kicks all inlines butts though. In my opinion. Nothing like seeing that big flash of powder go off in the morning light .. Best experience ive ever had...