Randolph, if you take any advice from me at all make it this, GET ONE, GET ONE NOW OR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!!, It is the best muzzleloader ive ever shot, they can come with a scope and hammer thingy, the makes it wider and easier to cock, thats up to you. They are a break action, In-line Muzzleloader. And as far as I know they come in two models The Buckwacka and the Tomwacka. The guy who invented them is also the guy who invented the Knight in-line muzzleloader I think. So As you can see I truly believe it is a good a choice as any if you want a good clean shooting muzzleloader, Get an MDM. I can post a pic of mine if youd like.