Exocet 77, the savage ML2 is an excellent choice for the beginning muzzleloader. It saves you much of the fuss and bother of black powder. Also:
1. It is a very accurate gun- Myself and many others report load combinations that are MOA or better.
2. It can shoot loads in excess of 2500 fps although the Savage recommended loads range 2000-2300 fps.
3. No cloud of smoke obscuring the game's reaction to the shot.
4. You can leave this gun loaded at the end of the day(primer out of course). Some have left it loaded for months and it still goes bang.
5. There is a website with friendly, knowledgible and helpful guys who have gotten myself and many others on the road to success with this rifle. http://dougva.proboards34.com/index.cgi?board=Savage