Jeff,
Great job with your descriptions and explanation. Thank you for that.
Re: the guys who hunt with modern muzzle loaders, it seems to me it is akin to comparing a Singer with a '66 911.
There are always those who seek the ultimate and latest, others are happier going "old school" Heck, some guys have even been known to drive the wheels off an old Sportster blowing by new sport bikes. Go figure!
Best
Les