RE: What should i get?
If you have a Cabelas store nearby you might want to check out the Knight Wolverine 209 with black synthetic stock and stainless steel barrel for $199. I just purchased one on Friday Nov 28. They were selling quite a few of them so who knows if they have any left now. The sale was through Dec 14, I believe and were in store purchase only.
This is my first muzzleloader and can' t wait to shoot it this week. If I had more money I would of considered the Omega, but this Knight will work out nicely for my needs here in Michigan and the price was right.
Good Luck