Now that we can use scoped BP guns during that special season here in NY, I will now take the plunge like some of you and get one myself. I already handled the Encore in the store and it fits my hands perfectly!! I realize that it cost more money, but I really feel that your getting your money's worth with that model. I've also read the 2002 T/C catalog and spotted that pic of the group at 100 yards, one word.......impressive!! One thing for sure, they sure beat out a slug gun for accuracy!!<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

&quot;Spring Season....the Best&quot;!!!

Edited by - maytom on 11/28/2002 11:19:22

It looks like I'm the only one here so far that has both guns...the Encore and the Omega. They are both top shelf rifles and you can not go wrong with either one!
From my experiance, if you want to shoot heavy loads then Encore would be my preferance. I can handle the heavier charges easier with the Encore, because of the stock....it feels like a thumhole stock.
Now the Omega has shot tighter groups than the Encore but they both are fully capable of 200yd kills when you know the yardage and have a good solid rest.
My best load for both guns is 150 grs. of Pyrodex Pellets or Triple 7 and the Remington 289gr. Solid Copper Bullet. These Remington Solid Copper Bullets are a little hard to come by, but they've beat'n out the MZ's in all my rifles/pistols for accuracy. And I've put down a lot of deer with these so far.

I also have the .45 Omega. I haven't found a load that I can shoot 150gr. charges where I'm happy with the accuracy. I want 2&quot; or less at 100yds. My son will be using this next week for the Illinois Muzzleloader season. He'll be shooting 100grs. of Pyrodex Pellets and the 275gr. Power Belt. The 195gr. MZ is not legal in Ill for deer, but it is the most accurate bullet so far for this rifle.

I wrote to T.C. last week to see if they had a thumbhole stock coming out for the Omega. I was disappointed to here that they are not working on one. I sent Fox Ridge an e-mail right after that and I haven't had a responce from them yet on the thumbhole stock.

Keep it in the 10x
mac454

I would start with the top and get the encore because if you handle one you will allways be wanting one,not taking anything away from the omega,I have never shot one yet.I wouldn't get the encore in the 45
cal though untill they change the twist rate,I have one of those and it won't hit a bull in the a--.
If you click onthe link at the bottom of post you can see what the encore is capable of.

http://www.hunting-pictures.com/memb...ght&encore.jpg

won't say anything bad about a gun, I have an Encore 209x50 and think that it is one of the best guns that I have ever had and shot. I don't think that you can go wrong with one of them. Good luck with which ever one you get just rember the only way to be proficient with it is too Practice Practice Practice and be SAFE!!!!!! <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>