I have built many front loaders over the years and have used them for club shoots and for hunting. All the ones I have built were 50 cal. and love them I have had my share of missfires in the feild on bad rainy days but still stuck with them. I just got a T/C Encore a couple weeks ago and shot last weekend and felt that the difference is unreal I think that there will be no problem in foul weather with the inline it was a real pleasure shooting this new one. like several guys have said check your DNR to see what laws you have in your area before you buy. which ever you go with try different powder loads since all guns have a mind of there own and shoot different. Good luck and just practice.