I have 2 muzzle loaders. One is a TC side lock percussion cap 54 with open sights and the other is a TC 50 cal in line with a scope. I have taken deer with both and enjoy each one on its own merits. Times are changing and as the hunting population gets older some rules have been changed to encourage people to hunt as they age. Many states have allowed scopes in the primitive season and the use of crossbows during bow to keep the seniors hunting. I don't have a problem with any of this so long as it is legal where it is done.