Shoulder both of them. Personally the Omega to me was and still is one of the best muzzleloaders on the market. The Pro Hunter is also getting some great reviews. I shouldered an Omega, Triumph, and Encore Pro Hunter last time I was drooling at my friend's gunshop. For me it would be the Omega hands down. Although I like the larger trigger guard feature of the Triumph and the new turn out plug. The Pro Hunter and Encore just don't fit me. Its that strange stock design I think.Just like I handled an Optima. Nope, did not like that stock design.Granted, some one give me one and in a week I would be used to it. Then you read about hinge pins and trigger jobs on the Encores and Pro Hunters. Not that they need them, it just makes them better. I think both are great rifles. Which ever one you like and fits you.