Another good post Mike. All MLs have an unpleasant quirk or two. I'm still waiting for the "perfect' muzzleloader. My 58-cal T/C Renegade sidelock is about perfect now... cost me a different barrel, new ramrod, lock & trigger - plus a Sims Limbsaver Pad to make it a God-send ML rifle. My Omega will never be perfect due to the smallish trigger guard & plastic ignition-area components & slippery laminated forearm stock. I could pay $200 for a Teflon job to seal/cover/provide better gripping.... but did I ever tell you how cheap I get sometimes???..lol