ORIGINAL: bmarleyzq8
I don't know about the XLT but I have the 50 cal. PRO with a synthetic stock and nickel barrel and I love it! I'm pretty sure that the main difference between the PRO and XLT is the XLT has a thumbhole stock.
The most importantdifference between XLT and PRO is that the PRO has a steel frame that withstands magnum powder loads & big bullets much better. The PRO also has steel open sights. If I were a newby that wanted a gun styled like that & was interested in magnum powder loads around 120 grains on average, I would rate them/purchase themin this order:
T/C Omega
NEF SS Sidekick
Knight Vision
Lyman Breakaway
Pedersoli Denali
Traditions Pursuit PRO
If I wanted aftermarket centerfire barrel options, then I would be looking a T/C Encore (1st Choice), NEF Huntsman (2nd Choice)or CVA Optima Elite.
Just my opinion. The Pedersoli and Lyman have very good track records manufacturing MLs. I have-yet to read a messageboard review on either newish model. I expect both to fare well at the range.
Thompson Center Arms -- Triple Se7en Powder -- Buffalo Bullet Co.
