"Nobody seems to have a problem understanding why you can't use a semi-auto in muzzleloader season, or a full auto in any season."

If you could load your semi automatic from the muzzle, in many states it would be legal....because of the definition that it is a "muzzleloader" (just like a crossbow is a "bow) The reason that full automatics are not allowed is that there is an uncontrolled burst of bullets as opposed to a slower rate of controlled (we hope anyway) shots. That puts a limit of what the weapon is capable of, notredefiningit as a weapon. Thisis no diferant than Maine having amaximum drawweight of a crossbow at 200lbs (which means that a 225lb Excalibur is illegal) It does not re-define the weapon, it puts a limit on it...

I have no issue limiting poundage on crossbows, but they are still bowhunting and the above reason does not hold up to examination...

Wyvern