I agree that Stopping Rifles dont seem to be something that would require rapid reloading; they either worked or they didnt. A second gun or better yet a second shooter seems like a good idea.

I cant say for Stopping Rifles; but the vast majority of my ML experience is with a Brown Bess, and that DOES foul up pretty bad with repeated shots.

So if fouling isnt an issue (or the issue); what is the point or why are there smooth bore Stopping Rifles in both Muzzle loaders and cartridge versions?