I am not an engineer or an expert. I got rid of my Omega only because of loading problems, not accuracy problems. One thing I know for sure. You can not watch a hunting show or read a hunting magazine without seeing an advertisement on the Omega or the Encore. I believe their popularity is due to advertising and not the rifle itself. There are alot of other rifles out there that shoot just as well, but do not have the marketing money behind them. Tom.