I picked out my new weapon!
 

Cabela's -- Traditions Pursuit Muzzleloader with Scope &#150 Realtree Treestand/Nickel

http://images.cabelas.com/is/image/c...1?$main-Small$

not a bad price with a scope and camo. you can also get a 45 cal or a 12 gauge barrel for it.
I know a few people with traditions and they are wicked easy to clean compared to other companies

I have an Optima Nickle and Love it , its a knock off to the Omega (The King of Mussle Loaders ) IMO

the optima is a nice shooting gun. I have shot it before.

Bill, my buddy just picked up that exact gun but with a thumbhole stock. Feels like it's built right. A bit heavy but still seems like an awsome gun. I haven't shot his yet.

Doug and my dad both have traditions and I have shot both. as far as MLs go they are simple and effective