RE: how many hunt only with ml's?
 

I bring the ML and 30-30 during the regular season. If it is absolutely pouring rain i will take the 30-30, otherwise its the ML.

RE: how many hunt only with ml's?
 

Most of the time I do. If its raining I might use my slug gun or .44 mag carbine, then again I might not, just depends on how I'm feeling at the time.

RE: how many hunt only with ml's?
 

I gave up centerfire rifle about 8 years ago my flinter in number one hunting rifle inline next but it does spend more time in the gun safe.

RE: how many hunt only with ml's?
 

Most of my hunting since 1999 has been with muzzleloaders. i like the challenge of hunting with a muzzleloader. My shots are picked very carefully and i have let a lot of deer and hogs walk off rather than take a risky shot: As a result therehave been a lot of bang-flops.

RE: how many hunt only with ml's?
 

I do.

RE: how many hunt only with ml's?
 

Me too, but I rotate among my muzzleloaders during season. I figure if I go a couple of days without getting a decent shot with a particular rifle... it's the rifle's fault. ;)

RE: how many hunt only with ml's?
 

I hunt with a muzzleloader about 95% of the time. I do some bowhunting and I have a friend that has a soy bean field where if you get a shot, it is usually 200yds plus. If I hunt his place I will carry my 7mm-08. If I get some long yardage practice with my Omega, I may take it to his place. Won't be happening this year though.

RE: how many hunt only with ml's?
 

Muzzleloader only if it's raining I take my ground blind along.

RE: how many hunt only with ml's?
 

I will be honest and say that the ONLY reason I got a ML was because for the last few years in the area I hunt the only way one is allowed to take a doe is with either a bow or ML. I surely won't be giving up my centerfire rifle, but I am really looking forward to taking the ML out this year to try to get a little extra meat(and maybe the ONLY meat if I don't get a buck with a CF rifle!). I hunt a bit with a bow, but I have mighty little faith in it when it's time to get serious and put some meat in the freezer. I don't have the time that one needs with bowhunting, and have even less desire to see deer walking around me just out of bowrange. I might as well wave at them since the bow is pretty much worthless beyond little more than spitting range! This surely won't be the case with a ML!!

RE: how many hunt only with ml's?
 

I always hunt with a ML from squirrel(.32 & .40) right up through deer. Most of my ML are flintlocks. Friends of mine with their slug guns think I'm a little strange but I'm more interested in the sport. I've been shooting BP since the late 70's and always had meat in the freezer. Anyone that says a ML is a poor choice as a weapon hasn't probably tried one. I'm still with GOEX never having been big on Pyrodex with a Rocklock.
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