Originally Posted by
Blackpowdersmoke
I see you're gradually progressing upward in technology, a few more years and you'll come full circle and start using a center fire rifle again.
As for myself... I prefer to stay traditional. There's just much more satisfaction in taking a deer with a traditional firearm, whether it's a sidelock percussion or flintlock... I know you modern ML fellas have your thing and that's fine... but, where's the cutoff point? Where do you reach a point where you no longer feel like you're hunting with a muzzleloader?
BPS
No centerfires, unless its my Model 1881 Marlin 40-60 and that shoots BP cartridges or if I'm testing a prototype rifle. Speaking of which, I have been testing a custom .450 that literally puts bullets into a single hole at 100yds and 1" 3-shot groups at 300yds.
I only shoot muzzleloaders. Sold my last two percussion rifles about a year ago, with one going to PEN and the other to a collector in Dallas. I've given many away to family, as I have a boat load of nephews, with one great niece that hunts/shoots.
Just the differences in shooters/hunters I guess. I've shot up to 4,000 rounds a year, although I'm slowing as I age. Shooting a inch group at 100yds gets boring for me and harvesting a whitetail has never been an issue. Every one harvested, with any firearm or bow has always brought me satisfaction. For me, there is no "cut off point". Its all about adventure, change, improvement and total confidence. Yes the Ultimate is newer technology, yet it still loads from the muzzle and shoots pellets or BP. But..... its a new adventure...........