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Curly:

--- Quote from: MountainWalk338 on May 22, 2008, 10:52:36 PM ---inlines arent primitive or traditional. i think they got it wrong if you ask me
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They can't please everybody, but they apparently try to please as many people as possible. Too many people would bitch if they outlawed inlines. The way the law is, there is not much of an advantage to using an inline...........the inline may be slightly more reliable for ignition. The thing I like about the inline is that it is a little easier to clean and it is nice to be able to look down the barrel. The effective range of a sidelock or inline is still going to be the same, so there really is not much of a reason to restrict the laws more than they currently are.

I think the main problem with the image that inlines have is that a lot of the hunting shows on TV show someone taking elk, caribou, bear, etc at rediculously long ranges with inline ML's. They are using TC Encore's and the like with scopes and jacketed bullets. A lot of people see that and they start thinking that inline ML's shouldn't be allowed, but with the restrictions that are set in this State, there is not really any extended range advantage of an inline over a sidelock.

It would be nice to try some of the newer bullets that are available out there and almost all of them are jacketed or solid copper. Some of the bullets may get you a little better accuracy and a little more effective range......probably the reason they restrict to all lead bullets. There seems to be a lot more options for jacketed bulltes than all lead bullets.

Maybe they should make the law like Oregon's where you can't use SABOT's, but I think it would suck to change the law after having it the way it is for so long. People already have loads worked up with a certain sabot/bullet combo and maybe their rifle wouldn't shoot conicals or roundballs well; then they would have to buy a new barrel or new rifle.

So, whether they got the law right or not, it is what it is. I'm okay with the way the ML laws are written (except for making someone adhere to all the ML requirements if they want to use one during modern rifle).

rasbo:
I shoot an inline and love it its dependable,however I dont shoot over 50 yrds my preference only.I cant shoot a bow anymore so I like to muzzle load.I dont believe scopes or jacketed bullits should be allowed.If I cant get to within 50 yrds then I will go to the rifle.I think thats whats its about,getting close and being a little more sneaky. :twocents:

Curly:
My limit is 120 yards with my ML.

PA BEN:

--- Quote from: bobcat on May 21, 2008, 07:13:12 PM ---Right. And that's even true if you use a muzzleloader during modern firearm season, contrary to popular opinion.

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Modern firearm means just that. You can have a scope and jacketed bullets. IE; Modern firearm. Muzzleloader season has there own rules. IE; no scope and no jackets.

Curly:

--- Quote from: PA BEN on September 05, 2008, 04:19:37 PM ---
--- Quote from: bobcat on May 21, 2008, 07:13:12 PM ---Right. And that's even true if you use a muzzleloader during modern firearm season, contrary to popular opinion.

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Modern firearm means just that. You can have a scope and jacketed bullets. IE; Modern firearm. Muzzleloader season has there own rules. IE; no scope and no jackets.
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Nope. In this state modern firearm does not mean modern when you choose to use blackpowder rifles. It is crazy, but the subject has been beat to death on hear and the RCW is fairly clear that when using a muzzleloader you have to follow the muzzleloader requirements even if you are hunting during modern firearm season.

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