I bought this muzzleloader and accessories as my initial step into muzzleloading. I'd like to start hunting during special muzzleloading seasons, but with the rising costs of out of state and in state tags, I don't know if that will happen. Hence why I purchased the NW package with it. I went with CVA as I have a few of their single shot rifles and a single shot pistol and think the quality of their guns for the price can't be beat. I liked the features of the optima compared to the next step up or down for the price. I hear the cerekoted barrel is a must due to how dirty they get. I will update my post when I can get out and shoot it.