Since I have not commented on all of this, perhaps I should. First off I am no expert nor have I ever claimed to be. And granted I own over thirty some rifles, but I could not agree more in that, the numbers of rifles one ownsmean nothing in terms of expertise. I am simply a muzzleloader shooter like the rest of you. For me its a passion. I am also blessed with the opportunity, time, and resources to try all sorts of things with these rifles. But I learn all the time from members of this forum and other forums every day.While I am honored that some place me in such highregard in this field, believe me. I too have questions and concerns like all the rest of you. I ask others theiropinions and experiencesall the time. Perhaps my difference is I am willingto learn from everyone. That's the beauty of these forums.

I've learned from all of you; optics, rifles, powders, sabots, projectiles, cleaning products, you name it. Every aspect of this sport down to the kind of targets we shoot is a learning experience for me. Embrace the knowledge presented in these forums. Take it with a grain of salt if you must. Even be skeptical if you must. Most of all embrace the camaraderie we find on these forums exchanging ideas, resultsand adventures and just interacting in a social manner. If your sole purpose is to come on a forum and try to prove your own agenda, or you dislike the information presented in the manner it is given. Then the best thing about these forums is, no one forces you to be here.