RE: New to Muzzle loading
Anything stainless steel is going to get pricy. You have to make up your mind and pay the price or get blue. There is really nothing wrong with a blued rifle.
If the Optima fits you and is in your price range, then you have half your problem settled. It sounds like you have good optics picked out. I personally would look at the NEF Sidekicks, Omega's, and perhaps a Knight. Some of them might be more then you want to spend though.
Roskoe has had some good reports on the Genesis you mentioned.