FirstFreedom
Moderator
for Elk and other game if you get an ML tag....I know smokeless powder is not legal there. But is it LEGAL or ILLEGAL to use BP or BP equivalent in a smokeless-powder muzzleloader like a Savage ML2?
2. Muzzle-loading rifles and smoothbore muskets, provided the minimum caliber shall be
forty (.40) for all big game except elk and moose. The minimum caliber for elk and
moose shall be fifty (.50). All muzzle-loading rifles and smoothbore muskets from forty
(.40) caliber through fifty (.50) caliber must use a bullet of at least 170 grains in weight.
All muzzle-loading rifles and smoothbore muskets greater than fifty (.50) caliber must use
bullets of at least 210 grains in weight.
a. During the muzzle-loading firearms seasons for deer, elk, pronghorn, bear, and
moose only lawful muzzle-loaders and smoothbore muskets may be used by
muzzle-loading license holders.
b. During the muzzle-loading firearm seasons for deer, elk, pronghorn, bear, and
moose the following additional restrictions apply:
1. Propellent/Powders: The use of pelletized powder systems and
smokeless powder are prohibited.
2. Projectiles: Sabots are prohibited. For the purposes of this regulation
cloth patches are not sabots.
3. Loading: Firearms must load from the muzzle. Firearms which can be
loaded from the breech are prohibited.
4. Sights: Any muzzle-loading rifle or smoothbore musket with any sighting
device other than open or “iron” sights is prohibited.
If you're going to insist on a 'primitive' standard, make it a real one: stone axes. Otherwise, stop using the word 'primitive'. You may have a good reason for not wanting the more modern in-lines allowed during the muzzleloading season, but so far, the one being used doesn't make sense to me.
I wish Mississippi was that restrictive.
hawg, i do not often agree with your posts.
The inline muzzleloader exists ONLY for those not interested in traditional guns to get in on the special season intended for those who DO like to use more traditional weaponry. They exist for no other reason and THAT is the only reason people use them. It wouldn't bother me near as much if they would just own up to it.
You'll find elitists everywhere.