blah TC omega is over priced and over rated. You can buy a traditions, cva or winchester inline that will shoot just as good. Ive heard that the omegas have a problem with their unique cocking handle where after a while it wont grab and u have to back the breech plug out for it to hold in place so you can fire it. I use the winchester x150 and it shoots great out to 200 yards. But however, theres no f-in way you will hit a white tail at 200 yards unless you have a scope. With out a scope, 150 yards is the max. I shot at deer from 148 yards and i could see it good but i dont recommend it unless you have a lot of practice. But look into the traditions, cva and winchester muzzleloaders. Do not get anything that has under a 26" barrel. I dont like the short 24" barrels, They dont seem to shoot as stright and are killer on your shoulder with magnum loads.