After the season is over Wally World will blow out the MZs cheap. Ive seen Optima V2s for around $200 in SS. At that price you can try it out and sell it later if you are not happy. You wont lose much if any.

The best bargain im seeing atm is the Accura PR at Bud's for $420. Nitride and adjustable trigger. Thats a damn nice rifle for that price. Not quite a light weight but very reasonable.
https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog.../719016022/CVA+ACRA+PR+50+209+SS+ISM+BLK
Same rifle is going for over $500 at other places like muzzle-loaders.com
https://www.muzzle-loaders.com/rifles/black-cva-accura-plains-rifle-nitride.html

They have the black Accura MR also for $410. Shorter barrel and lighter. Otherwise its the same as the PR.
https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog.../719016021/CVA+ACRA+MR+50+209+SS+ISM+BLK

Either one beats the snot out of anything Tradtions sells. You wont gain squat from going upto a 30" barrel. 50fps at most over the PR.