I know you have an Austin &Helleck rifle. Which model? What are the pros and cons, likes and dislikes. How does it shoot?

The reason I'm asking is that they appear to be going out of business and I havebecome smittenwith one of those 420s with the gorgeous curley maple wood. I have an omega Z5 that is a great gun, accurate, etc, but you know how it is when you see another gun you like. I don't need another ML rifle right now, but my son is 10 and will be needing one soon!

By the way, my boy killed a nice 8-point during the special youth weekend here in Tennessee. One shot through the heart from a laser measured 201 yards.

As always, thanks for your great advice. I didn't get to pull the trigger this past weekend, the first in Tennessee for Muzzloaders. I worked up a load with those 300 gr. Gold Dots you recommended in front of 115 gr of loose 777. Maybe Friday I will be able to see what they can do on an unsuspecting whitetail doe.