I'm going on Friday to pick up the new TC Omega stainless w/laminate w/thumbhole. I have never owned a muzzleloader before but my buddies claim that this is a good one. I don't mind spending the money if I get quality in return. I would appreciate any and all feedback on this muzzleloader from the experts out there.

Thanks,
Mathewsconquest2

I love my stainless/camo Omega. It shoots 1" groups at 100yds with 2 T-7 pellets and 300gr SST's. The only thing I personally don't like about the thumbhole is it's just not comfortable and practical in many hunting situations although it is great for the range. To each his own, it's a great rifle and the thumbhole is a super sharp stock, hope you like it.

Yep you've got a good rifle. I've got one just like it. This is the first group I shot from mine. 250 gr. Shockwave and 81 gr of 777 (weight, roughly 100 gr volume).

You've got some smart buddies Matthew!

I picked up the Omega this morning. I will be reading the manual and hope to be testing it on Sunday. Can't wait !!!! Thanks for all the feedback.

-Mathewsconquest2

You may want to buy a pkg of Powerbelts to shoot through it before you start putting it through it's paces. I like to run 1 pkg of them to help break the rifling in some. I have 3 rifles here that will shoot MOA or better that have all had it done to them. I have another that had it done which probably could shoot MOA if I had a scope on it.

The Omega is an excellent choice. I would caution you though to check the scope mount screw holes carefully. One of the scope mount screw holes stripped out on me when I mounted a scope base. I had an interesting experience with T/C customer service getting the situation corrected.

What did your Omega cost you??

I paid $519. I think it was a good price after shopping around.

Where at? I got mine at Graf & sons for roughly the same price plus their 4.95 (I think) shipping fee.I had some other things I ordered as well.