You will hear alot of how superior T/C is over CVA or Traditions but I think that is a thing of the past. Traditions and CVA is just as good as a muzzleloader as any other. I might get it in the mouth for this but I think the major reason the encore or the omega are more popular is beacuse they advertise more. Every hunting show you watch they shoot the encore or the omega. Take Jim Shockey for example how long was he saying knight knight knight is the best now its T/C T/C T/C. My first muzzleloader was a Traditions pursuit LT and all the trigger problems have been address and fixed and the barrel will not blow up on you. They are great muzzleloaders for the price. I don't want to offend anyone this is just my opinion and to each his own. Good luck at the range or in the field.