We are less than 5% of the muzzleloader hunters!

[Adam Helmer]

roundball,

You "have a keen head for figuring" and obviously have been to local ranges where the "Muzzleloaders" did not have a clue as I have observed at my local club.

Your "instant gratification" with arms is akin to my term: "micro-wavable smarts." Either way, very few folks have an inclination to learn to shoot sideloader muzzleloaders.

Last December the local Agway Farm Supply store ran a "Close Out Special"on CVA Fire Bolt Ultra Magnum Inline arms. The Retail price was $299 and the Close out price was $137.79, with tax. I got the LAST one, of 35, on 12-16-06. I was merely curious and wondered why any muzzloader suitable for deer hunting would go for less than $140 when any sidelock was $400+.

Well, lots of guns were sold to folks with no inclination to learn to "tweek" a flinter since PGC will allow "ANY" muzzloader in October. Yes, my CVA is accurate, will "digest" 150 grains of powder behind a 195 grain jacketed bullet. I will not hunt with it, but it does not take a genius to "Load and Lock" this "cheapie" arm.

Ok, guys, let's get back to TRADITIONAL MUZZLELOADING! I really prefer flinters and so does my loyal Lori dawg.

Adam