Well, I ordered a smoke pole.
I did not get my hands on them but was given some Cabelas gift cards so decided to go with an introductory muzzleloader.
I decided on the Traditions Pursuit Ultralight, the main reasons behind this over the TC Impact were the hammer design being substantial and a spur being available as well as the overall weight. Hunting now has become a family event in our home and the weight of the gun is significantly less than the TC, so this is something that my wife would be able to go out and shoot.
The reviews have been almost identical between the 2, they both have systems for starting sabots easier and accelerated methods of removing the breech when needed, they are both 209 primed and 50 cal, the only fault of the TC are the hammer and a huge plus people bring up about the Pursuit is the light weight, they are both supposed to be very accurate.
The gun is on backorder, they claim 2 weeks to 2 months, but I have tons of time before the next muzzleloader season so not worried at all.
