ORIGINAL: m.t.hands
probaly not as good, most folks only use something that offer an advantage, you would not believe the none bow hunters that have come to me wanting advice on x-bows, i've only shot 2 in my life and i was not impressed, i'd rather have my tuned compound anyday, and throw the x-bow in the river, but it does bring more pepole to huinting
I think this is the key point here regarding inlines: more are drawn to hunting. In my not so humble opinion, and I'm sure I will ruffle many feathers by expressing this, is that inline muzzleloaders are modern rifles and do not qualify technically to meet the requirements for which the primitive muzzleloading seasons were designed to accommodate. About the only thing they have in common with traditional blackpowder firearms is their method of loading the projectile. Those who wish to use "in-line" muzzleloaders can do so, but they need to wait for the modern gun season to begin.
That said, I agree with others who have stated that in general inlines are good for blackpowder hunting in general by drawing more to the sport, and most state game management needs more deer hunters, not less. But I am still steamed that inlines are so dominant in my area that no local stores carry blackpowder anymore. So screw them: I refuse to EVER use Triple 7 or Pyrodex in my new Great Plains Rifle or any rifle that I will ever buy or build. I will order it from
www.powderinc.com from now on.