The most practical advantage that the Savage has, is that there is not a lingering white smoke cloud after the shot.
I always thought that was one of the best parts. Along with the sweet smell of burned black powder.
It's what muzzleloader hunting is all about, and the original idea of a primitive season. Colorado put the muzzleloader season during the rut. It's supposed to an advantage to hunt during the rut, and it done because of the limitations of a muzzleloader. When you develop the ML to perform like a CF rifle. You've lost what the ML season is suppose to be.
At least in Colorado you won't be using your sabots and smokeless guns. So, that's some consolation.
