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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB6zPp2WnX4
Not sure if the ignition system is legal for hunting in MA. It seems to meet all the regulations. I would consider this to be an "in line" muzzle loader. The bold part of the regulations I think is what would make it lawful. But - this muzzle loader does not use 209 primers (underlined). So that's where a little confusion is coming in for me.
I intend to buy this only for use as a hunting muzzle loader. so legal compliance is important. I could contact the state Division of Fish and Wildlife - but I doubt they would provide a definitive answer. That's like asking your local beat cop about gun laws....
Regulations:
1. During the "primitive firearms" (muzzleloader) part of the open deer season, muzzle-loading primitive firearms must be of a type similar to those in common use during the mid-1800s, and which meet the following criteria:
(a) loaded from the muzzle,
(b) fired from the shoulder,
(c) has either a caplock or flintlock ignition system. So-called "in-line" ignition systems which have a horizontal firing mechanism instead of a traditional hammer system are lawful, provided they meet all other provisions of these requirements;
(d) may be either rifled bore or smoothbore,
(e) is of a caliber not less than .44 nor greater than .775,
(f) has a barrel length of 18 inches or longer,
(g) is used only with black powder or a synthetic substance such as "Pyrodex" which is approved for competitive muzzle-loading shoots by the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association,
(h) contains only one usable barrel; in the case of primitive firearms with double barrels, one barrel shall be made inoperative by removal of the nipple and hammer,
(i) is used with only a single lead projectile, including a round ball, pumpkin ball, Minie or Maxi bullet, or other spherical or conical projectile (i.e., no buckshot). Sabot rounds are lawful, regardless of composition, as are jacketed or belted projectiles,
(j) muzzle-loading firearms which use shotgun (209) primers are lawful, provided that the firearm meets all other provisions of these requirements;
(k) conventional sights, including telescopic sights, are lawful on muzzle-loading firearms; however, laser sights or any other sights which project a beam are unlawful.
(l) firearms with a break-open ("hinge action") breech are lawful.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB6zPp2WnX4
Not sure if the ignition system is legal for hunting in MA. It seems to meet all the regulations. I would consider this to be an "in line" muzzle loader. The bold part of the regulations I think is what would make it lawful. But - this muzzle loader does not use 209 primers (underlined). So that's where a little confusion is coming in for me.
I intend to buy this only for use as a hunting muzzle loader. so legal compliance is important. I could contact the state Division of Fish and Wildlife - but I doubt they would provide a definitive answer. That's like asking your local beat cop about gun laws....
Regulations:
1. During the "primitive firearms" (muzzleloader) part of the open deer season, muzzle-loading primitive firearms must be of a type similar to those in common use during the mid-1800s, and which meet the following criteria:
(a) loaded from the muzzle,
(b) fired from the shoulder,
(c) has either a caplock or flintlock ignition system. So-called "in-line" ignition systems which have a horizontal firing mechanism instead of a traditional hammer system are lawful, provided they meet all other provisions of these requirements;
(d) may be either rifled bore or smoothbore,
(e) is of a caliber not less than .44 nor greater than .775,
(f) has a barrel length of 18 inches or longer,
(g) is used only with black powder or a synthetic substance such as "Pyrodex" which is approved for competitive muzzle-loading shoots by the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association,
(h) contains only one usable barrel; in the case of primitive firearms with double barrels, one barrel shall be made inoperative by removal of the nipple and hammer,
(i) is used with only a single lead projectile, including a round ball, pumpkin ball, Minie or Maxi bullet, or other spherical or conical projectile (i.e., no buckshot). Sabot rounds are lawful, regardless of composition, as are jacketed or belted projectiles,
(j) muzzle-loading firearms which use shotgun (209) primers are lawful, provided that the firearm meets all other provisions of these requirements;
(k) conventional sights, including telescopic sights, are lawful on muzzle-loading firearms; however, laser sights or any other sights which project a beam are unlawful.
(l) firearms with a break-open ("hinge action") breech are lawful.