I own the Apex and I think it is a great gun. The Sportsmans Warehouse here in Midvale Utah sells more of the ss Apex's than any other muzzleloader including the Omega. It has a solid stock and the barrel is fluted which I dont think does anything for the rifle. Accuracy is awsome with Powebelts, XTP's, Gold Dots and Bullshop Conicals. I think for the price its hard to beat the Apex.