Originally Posted by
Iskander
I'm no expert either. My ideas are all hypothetical. But, personally, a muzzleloader would probably be one of my last choices. Depends on the situation, if you're hoping to remain undetected, well that rules out pretty much all firearms unless you have or can make a reliable suppressor. Bow/crossbow would be ideal for hunting in that situation. If you had to fight other humans (who have guns) you'd probably be better off with a bow than a single shot muzzleloader. If you're just talking about longterm survival, and the issue of ammunition, you're still going to have to have a steady supply of gunpowder, and even if you have the metal, you'll have to learn how to shape and mold it into the appropriate proportions, if this is your only means of ammunition. This could be difficult, impossible (depending on your equipment) and dangerous. If it comes down to raiding for supplies, do you think you'll be more likely to find raw gunpowder and/or bullets to fit your muzzleloader, or ready-to-fire easily recognizable rifle rounds? One last thing to consider is if you're hunting, what if you miss or don't get a vital hit? When it comes to putting food on the proverbial table, being able to make a quick second chance shot could be vital. That's just my personal thoughts on it.
