Except for the fact that the knuckleheads in charge don't realize a 444, 30-30, 45-70, and similar have no advantage over the ballistics of a 450 or modern muzzleloader, which are completely legal.
Ohio first had a list of allowed cartridges, then they just went to anything straight 35 to 50 cal. The way it should be. Case length restrictions were about the stupidest idea attainable. So, that's why we have them.
