I used to own a Kentucky long rifle. .33 caliber I used to hit stuff, on the move, at 100 yards. Mostly squirels. It was a great cross over gun. I could shoot rabbit, wood chuck, squirrel with accuracy and it had enough power to drop a deer, with a good shot, at 100 - 150 yards. It was uncany good in thick brush, dense woods. I can't say why but I had more comfort shooting the gun in the woods then any gun I ever fired. My .45 caliber hawkins could hit a dear, with a clear view, well in excess of 150 years by using miniballs.
I know what you mean about modern muzzleloaders. Primitive in name only. But I think that defeats the purpose. Using an old Kentucky Long Rifle or a Compound Bow just adds to the challenge and romance factor hunting.
I think we done hijacked this thread.