Once again you are correct 1950KID. I am here to put my $.02 in on this subject and to clearify a few items. I like the smoke myself every now and then at the range, but not while I am doing some serious hunting, and while I'm hunting I'm always serious.

Nomercy, The Savage 10ML-II is for real. It has been out for a coupe years now, in 2 different models, the 10ML and the 10ML-II. The 10ML is no longer available, the 10ML-II replaced it. The difference between these two models are: That the 10ML uses percussion modules to carry the 209 primer, the breech plug has a false chamber that the percussion modules fit in, and the bolt has locking lugs. The 10ML-II uses no percusion modules, the breech plug has a 209 primer chamber, and the bolt has no locking lugs. This brings it into full and complete compliance with all BATF regulations as a muzzleloader firearm.

No one can or will step into the smokeless because of patent infringement, lack of vision as to where the sport of muzzleloading is headed, or becuase if liabilty reasons. Before Savage finally accepted our design, we demonstrated it to several other major maunfactures, who declined to accept the design, like Remington, Browning, Knight, Austin/Halleck, T/C, Winshcester, Makesberry, and Weatherby.

Knight, T/C, CVA, and other muzzleloader manufactures for the past several years have been claiming they get 2,200 fps with a 250gr bullet, with 3 50gr pellets of Pyrodex. They are now claiming they get 2,600 fps out of their .45 caliber muzzleloaders. Unlike these voodoo ballistics, the Savage 10ML-II delivers these claimed velocities and more with much smaller charges of smokeless powder. The 10ML-II delivers 2,200 fps with a 300gr bullet and 2,350 fps with a 250gr. That is not that much above those ballistics liste by Knight, T/C, and the others, but the ohters really can't deliver the velocities they calim. So, if you compare the actual velocities the others do deliver with the actual velocities delivered by the 10ML-II, there is a huge difference. With newer powders being tested the difference in performance is even greater. Naturally this equates to longer range performance, but the others are claiming 200yds performance capabilities, but the 10ML-II can do it cleanly, often dropping them in their tracks at 200yds. But the fact of the matter is, 99% of all muzzleloader kills are less than 100yds, more in the range of 75yds. Accuracy of the 10mL-II is good to amazing, with less work and maintenace to maintain accuracy.

Eldeguello, the percussion module is not a "cartridge case". It is a carrier for the 209 primer, somewhat similar to the plastic disc that the Knight Disc rifle, except that the Knight Disc came out about 4 years after my patent. The 10ML was the only one to use these percussion mdules, and it is no longer being made. It was replaced by the 10ML-II, and the 10ML-II is just as compliant with the BATF regulations as a muzzleloading firearm, as any flintlock ever made. A few states have banned the use of smokeless powder during special muzzleloading seasons, but the 10ML-II is legal in any state that allows in-lines to be used during muzzleloading season. Some states may be considering banning the use of smokeless powder during muzzleloading season, but a few are considering removing the ban or restrictions on smokeless powder as well.