I just read a very interesting article on the Savage 10ML-II muzzleloader.
[ul][*] Why Did This Savage Model 10ML II Suffer A Catastrophic Failure?
[*] Savage Arms In Denial!
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It all seems very legitimate and most of all a possible warning to those shooting the Savage 10ML-II . The Savage 10ML-II was reviewed very highly by Randy Wakemann in the many articles he has written on Chuck Hawks web site; Chuck Hawks (Guns and Shooting online)

I just purchased a T/C Encore but considered the Savage 10ML-II as my other choice. I will let you be the judge and jury here. Would also like to hear from Randy Wakemann on these accusations.