I own several muzzleloaders and this has become my favorite for several reasons. First is accuracy. Yesterday at 100 yards I fired a 3 shot group that measured 5/8" center to center. Most of my groups measure about 1" or slightly larger. I've used a variety of .40 bullets in Harvester Light blue sabots and all seem to shoot well. The trigger is very good, if not a bit on the light side but great for bench shooting. The StrikerFire is nice with the secondary cross bolt safety and allows lower scope mounting than on a hammer gun. For hunting I will keep it cocked but with the cross bolt safety on safe, much like most CF rifles. It is lighter in weight than most ML's so easy to carry but still seems to balance and hold well.

I’m very happy with my rifle ! I do have a word of caution to future buyers though. The rifle has a very light trigger pull. I don’t think a gloved hand is advisable. I love the weight and balance of it. It’s a definite “keeper” after sighting it in.

Only gave 4 stars, have not fired it as of yet, weather in Northeast Oh,says I have to wait ! Very well made, locks up solid, fit- finish very good! Balance is good also, it’s wearing a Bushnell Banner 2, long time 45 cal muzzloader fan, I wanted a new one,but the prices on the Other 45s available,where too much,my old cva is 21 yrs old,Hunter bolt mag,it still a shooter,! The trigger on it is crazy good, should be a very accurate long range Hunter, I’ll continue this review when I get to a range, shipping was outstanding! Very quick, to my door 👍🏻I would buy another from them ..