I own a Rem 700ML, .50 cal, blued barrel, black synthetic stock. I bought the gun in 1996, and have been using it ever since. It is by far one of the best muzzleloaders that I have ever shot, and I do not plan on buying another muzzleloader by a different company.

I use the powerbelt 295gn hollow point bullets, with 2-50gn pyrodex pellets, and I am shooting 1" groups at 100 yards with it. Thats pretty darn good as far as Im concerned.

For $224, I would say buy that gun. I paid $345 for mine in '96.

Also, 3 of my hunting buddies that shot my gun, went out and bought one for themselves. All 3 said they will never switch muzzleloaders, this gun is all they need. Just my $.02, hope it helps you.