RE: Muzzleloader, how long have you....
I basically have two.
Mine and my kids.
Started out with an Optima. Kept it for a couple of months and sold it. Bought an Encore 3 years ago and never looked back. I shoot it allot and other than it has a specific diet requirement, have not problems with it at all. The other gun isa modified T/C Black Diamond that we worked up for my kids. Cut and recrowned the barrel, cut back the stock and filled it with a couple ounces of shot. Put a good, bright scope on it and this is the second year they have used it.
Right now, don't really see the need for another M/ler.
Hank