boy you got a lot of EMPTY answers ...that being said let me set the record straight ..don't compare a ROSSI with a T/C that would not be fair ..not the same quality or price ..i had a ROSSI muzzleloader and shot 2 deer with it they both dropped in they're tracks ..the ROSSI is a short barrel MLer good for up to 100yds. which is good enough for most of us ..the best bullet that MY rossi liked was the HORNADY SST 250 GR..i sold my ROSSI to my kid brother and he still hunts with it ,if u take good care of it it will last you a long time ,oil the outside barrel well they're not rust proof ..i never had a miss-fire i keep my barrel clean and dry .