Although technically still muzzleloader weapons, in-line models feature a few modern conveniences.

They resemble rifles and offer a few short cuts, including pelletized gunpowder and copper-jacketed bullets. You’ll still have to load one round at a time through the barrel, but with the addition of a scope, an in-line muzzleloader compares to a one-shot modern weapon.

Be sure to check the laws regarding muzzleloaders before you hunt. What’s legal and what isn’t varies widely by state and locality, so make sure you and your weapon are in compliance.