Corey, in all due respect,from a hunters standpoint I have to say that setting a goal of shooting 5 deer just so you can get another muzzleloader is insane. I have a big family and we all like venison but I can honestly say that between that and the fish I catch it is the most expensive meat we eat. I could have live lobsters from Maine flown in and it would cost me less. I don't see anything wrong with wanting another gun IF you can afford it. If not then maybe you could do something to earn a few extra bucks or sell another big boy toy that you aren't using anymore.
I just don't like the concept of harvesting game just so you can buy another gun.
Just my perspective,
Art