I have a stainless synthetic stock Omega. Mine was one of the first ones available. There have been some breechplug design changes made from the first ones. Most T/C barrels are fairly tight compared to other rifle manufacturers. Sabots have to be selected to fit the rifle or you will have trouble loading. Stainless is only easier to clean because you can see the powder on the exterior which does not seem like a big deal to me. I just like stainless firearms. I think the stainless barrels take a little longer to shoot smooth as stainless tends to machine rough compared to blue (carbon steel barrels). Most like the thumbhole laminated stock due to weight and solid feel. I personally like the synthetic stock but it does have a slight noise condition when bumped in heavy brush. Some have filled the hollow part and some have added weight at the same time. I also have a Pursuit LT which came with a terrible trigger (from reports many other Pursuits were the same with awful triggers heavy and rough) I would only consider a Pursuit if I could check the trigger before buying. It shoots OK now but fixing the trigger is significant. If I was out to buy a single muzzleloader and I only wanted it for hunting and did not want to switch barrels to a centerfire barrel I would still buy the Omega. If I wanted to switch barrels I would look at the Encore although they tend to feel a lot like the Optima. I like the T/C customer service and warantee. Accuracy with an Omega is not a problem. They are tack drivers and will shoot almost anything I can get down the barrel with decent accuracy. I tend to shoot 295gr. bullets and heavier as I usually hunt Elk not deer.