I bought an Encore about 5-7 years ago and after shooting and seeing how accurate it was and the improved range over my shotgun that is all I carry, even during our firearms season. Indiana never allowed any high powered riffles so it was muzzle loader or slug gun. Now they allow some rifles, but only the ones that shoot the rounds similar to handgun rounds. Still not what I consider high power rifles. So if I have my choice between a shotgun that I usually shoot 75- maybe 100 yards or my encore that I can shoot out to 200 yards (some shoot further) Ill take the muzzle loader.