Frontier Gander.. this might sound strange but I have less of a problem accepting a smokeless Savage ML10-II then an Electra. Many of the new substitute powder claim or try to make claim of smokeless, easier clean up, and more power. So what is it the Savage using conventional powder claiming, over say the Triple Se7en other then because of the excellent design of the rifle (which you pay for) and the fact it will shoot a hotter powder, it can push a projectile faster and with more energy, and you do not have to run home and clean it. Although a lot of Triple Se7en shooters push the cleaning issue as well.

The Electra on the other hand is taking away the step of the ignition being "almost" seperate. There are not caps, primers, or rocks to make the Electra fire. A simple electric spark. The trigger is a switch, not a trigger. Granted, 209 primers are pretty postive ignition. But I have had them fail. Inline rifles are pretty positive ignition but all too often on the range I have heard only the "pop" of the cap and it did not fire. I think with the electric spark just inside andbehind that powder charge, you are taking away an element. Granted the batteries might go dead if you are not careful. Simple fix.. fresh batteries when you go out to hunt.

Even the Savage with its modern looks, design, and features does require you to put some kind of secondary item, a 209 primer or cartridge into them (not sure which) before it will fire. Not flip a switch. I can go to the wall next to me and flip the light switch. The switch allows or blocks the passage of electric current down the line. The same as the Electra trigger IMO.