45 Hawken, the new model does not have the module like you are talking about. It has a screw in breech plug with a vent liner. I have purchased a new Savage muzzleloader and I am very pleased with it. At the range, the gun performs as well or better than the Omegas, Encores, and knights. The real performance advantage I believe is at long range shooting. I am able to sight in at 100 yards an inch high and hit 6 inches low at 200 yards. That is impressive for a muzzleloader. You cannot do that with Pyrodex. Also I have shot a few hundred rounds in this gun and have never had a misfire. My groups do seem to open up a bit if I do not weigh the powder. I believe that smokeless muzzleloading is the way all muzzleloaders will be in the future. The great thing about this gun is I dont have to clean it imediately after I shoot it. Also, I purchased my stainless/composite 10ml ll for $399. I looked at the Omega and Encore which cost more. I believe this is the only choice. Oh by the way, if you plan on purchasing this gun, do not purchase the one with the scope mouted on it from the factory, the scope is garbage. I have a friend of mine who purchase it and it never keeps its zero. This gun shoots well enough to have a Leupold or Nikon on it. And for all of you shotgun only state hunters, purchase this gun and you can keep your bird barrel on your shotgun all year.