Thanks for the reply. That kind of draws me to the vipers. I was thinking either 10x50 or 12x50 instead of the 10x42. The Cronus is only available in 10x42.
I have a friend selling a Thompson 50 cal for $200. He has only shot it a few times and seems to be in new condition. I went and shot it with him last weekend. This would be my first muzzleloader. Is this a good choice for a beginner or worth investing a bit more for something better?
Ammo is really hard to find and expensive. I've heard that it is a good round but never really took off. Thinking about selling it and getting something else. Anyone have any experience with this?