Here in NC, Walmart has the Omega, black composite stock and blue steel barrel for $289....An Omega with a stainless barrel and laminated stock runs about $425 at MidSouth....If you are new to the sport it might be worth the extra 50 bucks or so to get a local dealer to help you (if you have a good one in the area)...

I had a buddy that bought an Optima last year...He's happy with the gun...I didn't like...On his, the 2nd shot always shot 2-3 inches high, even after cleaning the barrel between shots...but...he did kill a nice 9 point on one of our farms with...LOL