As I said, I’m new to the sport so I’m not even sure what in-line really means but I know it’s an older muzzle loader and he did have problems with it last year.

I will check into the Savage models and would like to get the S/S with the laminated stock, if it’s aloud in this area. I’m pretty sure it is or they wouldn’t offer it. I do however have a scope sitting at home just waiting to be used...

gleason, I’m situated north of the border so MB is Manitoba ( Canada )

Thanks for all the info so far and sounds like the Savage is the way to go...