I don't think that the inline offers much of an advantage as long as it is not scoped.In Colorado(were I live)scopes are not permitted.My percussion shoots as well as an open sighted inline at a reasonable (100-150yrds)"HUNTING" shot distance.You have to be able to shoot 250-300yrds with an open sighted ML to even worry about that distance.But I'll stick with my side-lock.It's fun to be Davy Crockett for a week!!!!!!!!