Can't speak for or against any of them but my BONE COLLECTOR is as accurate as most centerfire rifles and more accurate than lots I've owned.. great trigger!!! I hunted all this week in pouring down rain and the weather guard seems to be holding up just fine... 3 50grain pellets, the Federal Fusion low flame primers, the black sabot and the 250 grain SHOCKWAVE... it'll shoot under 2 inch groups all day long and for whatever reason, I think it's the low flame primer it stays realatively clean compared to my old tracker 209 and some flintlocks I've owned... I'd get the weather guard for sure, not sure how much it helps but it certainly can't hurt!! Now might be a great time to find one on sale after most of the seasons are gone.. mine was $424.00 and I'm not sorry I bought it.. great rifle!!! Don't skimp on the scope.. I got the Leupold Ultimate Slam..perfect fit!!