doug, i have the encore in 300 mag as well as the .50 muzzleloader. i wouldn't take anything for mine. i'm very happy with both. they are extremely accurate,dependable and a blast to shoot.i shoot 150 grain remington core lokt cartridge and have yet to have to trail a deer,they fall right there,one deer turned a complete flip and i shot a deer at 209 yards with a heartshot,he went about 30 yards. the guns are great and i plan to put a 454 casull on it to hunt hogs.