I assumed, and this may be my mistake, that the Traditional weapons in question were everything up to and including the side-lock percussion. That is, everything prior to the modern in-line.
(Thanks Mule Brain for the pic)
When I opened the "Muzzleloading Season" forum, I assumed we'd be discussing the original intent of the season and how we can help get it back on track. Comparing regulations, who to write to, etc. I had no idea we'd be splitting hairs over flintlock vs. percussion or discussing the larger concept of game management.
I suppose if we eliminated percussion we'd be arguing over smoothbore vs. rifled barrels? Then, wheel lock vs. flintlock or sticks vs. rocks.
I am Chairman of the Board of a couple corporations. When I chair the board meetings, I keep the discussion on topic and on track. It's very difficult here due to the nature of the Forum. Perhaps the only way to make this work is to pre-approve the posts before they go public. This is more work for the Moderators, but it may be the only solution. It's the equivalent of not recognizing someone to speak at an in-person meeting. (Robert's Rules)
I thought we'd at least agree that side-lock percussion is "traditional enough"?
This topic is new, so let's give it some time and see how it goes.
