ORIGINAL: DeerHuntinDan
I recently purchased the new T/C Triumph w/ the speed breech ($379 at Bass Pro). This is by far the easiest muzzleloader to clean!! The breech comes out with a twist of your fingers - no tools required!! The gun shot great out of the box. I equipped the gun w/ a cheap shotgun scope ($30 at local gun shop)and I am accurate (hitting a 12" pie plate)to 125 yards. I use3pellets (50 grains ea) and the T/CShockwave bullets. I love this gun.
Shouldering a muzzleloader alone should not dictate your purchase. Ease of cleaning, like an easily removeable breech plug and a seal primer chamber to keep the weather out are just 2 requirements I would look at.
These things use corrosive powder and I have seen many a barrel ruined by neglect because it was a PIA to clean.
The Omega, Encore and prohunter along with several other makes out there all are good weapons. Find out which bullets the manufacturer recommends for best accuracy and hit the range and have some fun. Clean the gun with a wet patch followed by a dray after each round, and scrub it after every tenth round to break it in right. Don't go crazy with a scope. Get a quality 1.5X6 or 2X7 that has a good objective size for light gathering ability. The low end will get you on deer fast and the higher magnification will be there when an animal is further out and you have a little time to crank it up to get a better shot placement.
Knock one down
T.