I have seen the lock and load sabots, and read about them, but I haven't found any sabot that I like, so I probably won't try them. I'm a Powerbelt fan (collective gasp). :shock: I can see both sides of the "primitive" weapon season discussion. I've talked about that with some guys at work. Early muzzleloading seasons were established with primitive weapons in mind. It was a relatively short range proposition, with relatively unreliable ignition, especially if it rained. I hunted for years with a T/C Hawken and had my share of misfires due to moisture. It was just part of the game. The same can be said for bow seasons. They were established when everyone hunted with a recurve or longbow, myself included. I still have my Bear recurve.
With all of the new technology, neither muzzleloader or bow seasons are "primitive" anymore. But there isn't any regulation that says you can't still use a flintlock or sidelock, and the old Bear recurve if thats what makes you feel better. In the last few years my wife has bought me a PSE compound bow, and an T/C Omega. Did I mention that I love that woman? :grin: Am I going to give up the PSE and the Omega, and go back to the T/C and Bear? No, because I can shoot better with the new stuff, but that's just me. Grab whatever equipment makes you happy, and get out in the woods and enjoy the early season hunts. That's what it's all about!
Steve
