I have many more bow kills then all my guns put together. That said I enjoy hunting now with my muzzleloader more then any weapon. But during opening week of rifle I still enjoy my Ruger number 1. Its like an old friend that never lets me down. The longest shot I have ever taken a deer is 150 yards with my muzzleloader. Even with my ruger number 1 I do my best to let them get as close as possible before firing her off.