I' m curious about the general feeling of the folks on this board regarding muzzleloaders. I watch alot of hunting shows that are sponsored by Knight, T/C and some other makers of high tech front stuffers. It seems that the technology of m/l' s have advanced to the point that it' s no longer anywhere near being a primitive weapon anymore. Pyrodex pellets, low smoke black powder, high tech sabots and bullets, inline primers make reloading very fast. Ranges with scoped guns and high tech bullets are getting out past 200 yds with guns now capable of 1minute accuracy. My concern here is that many states have early elk seasons for m/l' s that allow hunting during the rut. My understand of this is to allow an advantage for the " primitive weapons" With some of these new guns it' s nearly the equivalent of hunting with a single shot HP rifle. I have seen some restrictions on primer systems and scopes in various states. Any of you muzzle loading types got a point of view on this? (there' s a loaded question!!)