I think one question that comes to my mind is "Aren't most ML seasons considered 'primitive weapons' season?". I have been shooting muzzleloaders since in was around 13 or 14 years of age. Its always been made clear to me that they are ment to be primitive weapons. I think its part of the challenge (although the new inlines aren't so primitive). My point is that I'm sure in theory they could (or maybe the already do) make a muzzle loader that can handle the higher pressures of the smokeless powerder. but then why not just go buy a centerfire? I'm only 23 so i don't know a whole heck of alot but i do know that they reason I use a muzzleloader is because its more challenging in curtain situations but also its more fun to shoot because they're more primitive. It test how close you can get and how good a hunter you are. Any fool can shoot an animal from 400 yds with a centerfire and their high velocitys but to get with in 150, 100, 75, 50 yds and then take your shot. That just gives a greater feeling of satisfaction to me. But like i said, I'm still just a kid and those are my thoughts.