I forgot to add that I was going to purchase an Omega when I found the good deal on the Encore. When i bought them the Omega was 399.00 and I got the Encore for $500 so to me it was a no brainer to spend the extra hundred for the flexibility. That said if you are sure you just want a muzzle loader I would have no problems getting an Omega. I think they shoot just as good as the Encore.