I pretty much agree with Cayugad; however, I just checked the regulations in an older publication and if things have not changed both Florida and Alabama allow smokeless powder in muzzleloaders. This opens up the possibility for using a Savage since it is the only production muzzleloader that is reasonable in price that can shoot smokeless. It might be a bit more complex due to the bolt and intermediate insert that Savage uses. If you plan on a lot of shooting and hunting and don't want to have to clean immediately after shooting,the Savage with smokeless is another option. If my state allowed smokeless I would probably have a Savage as well as the other six or seven muzzleloaders that I have. This sport becomes very addictive. Smokeless powder in muzzleloaders is a little more critical that no mistakes are made when measuring powder. You can shoot the normal black powder and substitute powders in the Savage also but if not using it for smokeless there are other rifles that are a better choice as mentioned already.