Here is an exerpt from an article I just read:
"The .45 Caliber Big Game Muzzleloader -
Can't, Won't, Can Do's and a Surprise or Two
By Randy D. Smith
If you're interested in hunting with muzzleloading rifles you have, no doubt, read the ads espousing the extreme performance capabilities of the high velocity, .45 caliber in-line. Some of the claims are pretty impressive and can be quite alluring.
Projectile velocities of over 2,300 feet per second from 26" and 28" stainless steel fluted barrels driven by massive powder charges and ignited perfectly by hot 209 ignition systems quicken our heart rates and stir our imaginations to visualize those two hundred yard shots that strike down elusive trophy bucks. Our palms sweat as we fill out the order for this 21st Century space age marvel that will totally counteract the handicaps placed upon us by black powder propellants and ramrods.
Finally, we can take advantage of primitive firearms hunting seasons with a rifle that will rival many fine smokeless powder models. "This truely makes me sick.
I wish people could see the forest through the trees while hunting. Why look at it like a compitition? Just enjoy the hunt, get the time by yourself/friends/family.
General season if open to anything I'm fine with any legal arm. Use a super duper rifle or scoped crossbow sited to 150 yards. But these special primitive seasons were created for people that want the extra fair chase challenge. Dont try and ruin it with Hi-Tech garbage, it improves your kill rate (not hunt) and screws the guy doing it right. Dont play the barely legal game and skirt the season's reason for being created.
Am I off base?