The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - What justifies the special black powder seasons these days?

rock_jock · January 31, 2002, 02:29 AM

Frankly, I can't see any reason to have a special season for blackpowder rifles. With the optics, power, and accuracy of modern in-lines, they are much more like the modern centerfire than the frontier rifle of yesteryear. I say if states are going to have blackpowder seasons, they should limit them to flintlocks.

Anyone want to chime in on this?

January 31, 2002, 02:29 AM	#1
rock_jock Senior Member Join Date: January 19, 2000 Location: SE Texas Posts: 1,779	What justifies the special black powder seasons these days? Frankly, I can't see any reason to have a special season for blackpowder rifles. With the optics, power, and accuracy of modern in-lines, they are much more like the modern centerfire than the frontier rifle of yesteryear. I say if states are going to have blackpowder seasons, they should limit them to flintlocks. Anyone want to chime in on this?