One thing that some here keep missing is that SCOPES, 209 PRIMERS and CLOSED IGNITIONS NEVER WERE LEGAL IN IDAHO, NEVER!!! That being said I ask where is the performance difference between the once legal inlines and sidelock guns???? The answer, There is no difference. Is there a difference as to the depenability of the two styles of gun, NO. I have had numerous mechanical failiers with inlines, cap failiers, snow in the bore turning to water and soaking the powder, snow in the action melting then freezing locking up the hammer. The channel the hammer sits in on an inline makes a great place for water to collect, and if it gets deep enough it can soak the nipple and primer, a problem a sidelock will never have because the nipple sits high and dry.

Has anyone noticed that T/C, Traditions, Lyman and RMC Sports offer flintlock guns capable of 150 grain powder charges, have fast twist "sabot" barrels, plastic stocks, composite stocks, laminated stocks, stainless steel barrels and actions. Same goes for sidelock guns too, the manufacturers are building what the public wants.