What I enjoy about hunting with a ML is reaching back in time somewhat. I often use an older Lyman slow twist (round ball) cap-lock, open sights. My eyes are not so good now , plus the challenge of maintaining a consistent muzzle velocity with patch and ball, at least for me, ... limits my shots to 75 yards max. So , sort of like archery hunting ... have to get pretty close. Then of course ML hunting is a one-shot deal almost every time. I don't get up in the period garb like some I used to hunt with, but I do like using the Lyman.

Having said that I also hunt with a Savage 10ML and I use smokeless powder. This is a whole 'nother world from the Lyman. Distances to 200-250 yards ... not a problem with proper elevation adjustments. The rifle is easy to load consistently and the Barnes sabot s I use fly great, therefore groups are superb. And it has a good scope mounted on it. About the only challenge left is making a one shot kill .... which frankly I try to do anyway regardless what I happen to be hunting with.