I got a CVA staghorn 209 magnum back in the spring of 2001 and I put 2.5 X BANTAM SCOPE and use 2 50gr. pyrodex pellets and a 295 gr. power belt bullet . this has been a real great muzzle loader for me 16 seasons and I'm looking forward to number 17 . buy a rifle from one of the recognized companies and you cant go wrong .