Either gun would be a good choice, myself, I like the Mountaineer better. Both have the same options and I really like the looks of the spiral fluting on the LRH barrel, but for me it is the Mountaineer. I like the detail and lines a little better. It is also more condusive to the type of hunting I do. I like the solid feel you get from the Knights period. The Mountaineer to me is just a more practical, beautiful gun.