I'm not afraid to spend money on a good gun. Run lots of full customs. This muzzle loader stuff is just new to me as I'm not "into it" I'd guess you'd say. But I would sure like to learn more. It's one season up here where the weather isn't so cold. I'd also like a gun that's consistently accurate. My Encore to me was never what I would call accurate. Basically minute of deer at 100 yds.