Hello everyone. I have a .50 T/C Black Diamond I've hunted with for years. I've taken a bunch of game with it and it's crazy accurate with saboted Barnes triple-shoks and a 4x Leupold M8. However, it's a blued steel model and it's a PITA to take apart and clean and maintain rust free in the hot, humid environs of south Florida. So. I'm looking for a stainless inline with simpler/easier cleaning.

I like T/C and want to stick with a .50, but am at a loss to choose among their numerous offerings. Cost is not really an issue for me as this is a weapon I will use a lot. I'm taking it for granted that chances for an accurate gun will be equal with any model, so I'm thinking of cleanup, weather resistance and handling in more or less that order. Who can break down for me the strengths and weaknesses of the Omega, Triumph and Encore frontstuffers? Any input from hands-on experience will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

ENDEAVOR all the way...easiest cleaning, shooting and everything else, and will shoot 1" groups all day long...

How much does the Endeavor weigh? It's hard to tell from T/C's website and they tend to understate the weights of their guns significantly. Anybody have a real world weight for one?

for one, the triump is not stainless steel so you can mark that one off the list

SS will buy you a little more time but they will rust if you wait to long especially in the climate you're in.I think the Savage would be your best bet.You can use regular gun powder in this one.

In my expirience, inlines that break open like a shotgun are much easier to clean than ones that dont.

My first thought was to send your Black Diamond to Charley (CAS II) here and have it Cerakoted. It would be cheaper and you would be able to use your proven performer.

I like my Black Diamond. One trick to easier cleaning is to clean it upside down so you don't get crap in the trigger. It makes a huge difference. In regards to the question of which one? Encore if a TC is mandatory so it could be switched to other calibers. Omega would be the second choice. DW