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Doyle · July 18, 2012, 06:40 PM

I think the best "value" gun is the T/C Omega Z5. The Omega comes in several configurations from the very expensive models with camo thumbhole stocs and stainless barrels down to the plane-jane Z5 with a black composite stock and blued barrels. They all operate (and shoot) the same. I've seen them go for as little as $200 brand new at Wallyworld.

Going used in a ML is a possibility but you absolutely have to pay attention to the bore - especially the area just in front of the breech plug. There are too many people out there who have bought a ML, used it for a year without proper cleaning, and ruined the bore with corrosion.

I started out with a CVA Bighorn Magnum. It shot great but was a pain in the ass to clean because of the bolt. I made sure my next two were break/open models. The break-open feature makes cleaning (and I do clean between EVERY shot at the range) much more pleasant.

July 18, 2012, 06:40 PM	#2
Doyle Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2007 Location: Rainbow City, Alabama Posts: 7,167	I think the best "value" gun is the T/C Omega Z5. The Omega comes in several configurations from the very expensive models with camo thumbhole stocs and stainless barrels down to the plane-jane Z5 with a black composite stock and blued barrels. They all operate (and shoot) the same. I've seen them go for as little as $200 brand new at Wallyworld. Going used in a ML is a possibility but you absolutely have to pay attention to the bore - especially the area just in front of the breech plug. There are too many people out there who have bought a ML, used it for a year without proper cleaning, and ruined the bore with corrosion. I started out with a CVA Bighorn Magnum. It shot great but was a pain in the ass to clean because of the bolt. I made sure my next two were break/open models. The break-open feature makes cleaning (and I do clean between EVERY shot at the range) much more pleasant.