I hate cleaning muzzle-loaders. I only use mine to extend the season. They are accurate and I would be good with only single-shot weapons being legal for deer hunting, or only bows (not cross-bows). Kids are not the only ones that would benefit. I love my M77 44-mag all-weather Rugar bolt action though. With LeveRevolution ammo, it is good to go out to 125 yards. It just feels good in my hands, and I shoot it pretty well.