Sounds like you've dealt with T/C a bit in the past. I've never owned T/C, ...don't plan on it in the near future.
I have 2 MLs. A Lyman Trade Rifle, which I will never part with, and a Knight KRB, which I am growing very fond of.
I contacted Lyman about a question about the Trade Rifle and was answered right away.
I contacted Knight about a question on scoping the KRB and was answered the next day.
Maybe they are both smaller than T/C, and have less to deal with on a daily basis.