t/c once had a excellant warranty program & when s&w bought them they now are a pos to deal with.for god sake they don't even want or will to send out a catalog. i however did end up buying 2 traditions muzzleloaders.the vortex ldr & g4 pursuit. love them both. have not had a issue with either gun. ask them for a catalog & you get one not like t/c LOOK ON LINE is what you get. i see traditions came out the the stryker fire in the mountain rifle. & yet to see one. instead of a 30" barrel you get a 26" barrel great for stalking game.