ORIGINAL: bigcountry
but understand that this doesn't appeal to everyone
Never said it did, did I?
Well you did imply it, whether you intended to or not, when you said:
ORIGINAL: bigcountry
What is wrong with both I say. If you can shoot well at 150 yards with a 2100fps 250gr load, then I say go for it.
It doesn't bother me if someone wants to shoot 150 grns of powder in an inline. It does concern me that some newcomers buy an inline and think that they have to shoot 150 grns just because the rifle is capable of doing so. It concerns me if they continue to use 150 grns when their particular rifle might be more accurate with a lighter load that still offers plenty of energy for cleanly harvesting the game they are after. It concerns me that they might never try anything other than "magnum loads" because they can't get over a "more is better" mindset. It doesn't bother that some inline shooters want to be able to take 150 yd shots at big game but it does bother me if they think that is the only way they can be successful.
ORIGINAL: bigcountry
I suggest you take up a nice long bow. Seriously. If you like traditional aspect of muzzleloader, you will love the traditional aspect of long bow. If you like to get up close and personal, let me guarantee you my friend, its hard to hone any better. Any body can kill with a PRB, but not so easy, at least for me with a bow.
I certainly agree with you here. Unfortunately, I had to give up hunting with my longbow because of a shoulder injury. I don't agree that anyone can kill a deer with a PRB. I do agree that anyone can if they have the personal temperament and discipline to learn to do so but I don't believe everyone does and modern inlines, with "magnum loads", saboted bullets and high powered optics, have great appeal to those that don't .