The controversy is not that anyone claims that no sidelocks are manufactured with a twist rate to shoot conicals, or that conicals were used historically in the US. It is that Toby is lobbying for a BAN on using the patched round ball for big game hunting.
Personally, although I am admittedly new to muzzleloading, I applaud Pedersoli's actions. I have too many friends who have reliably taken big game for many years with the patched round ball, used in proper calibers and at proper ranges on the proper game, and I would hate to see this traditional option taken away.
Mr. Wakeman, I intend absolutely no disrespect to you by this response.
Best Regards,
Liam
(who shoots a Lyman Deerstalker .54, using both conicals and PRBs)
