Thanks for all the suggestions folks. Decisions, decisions, decisions. Wish I could afford the Encore barrel with the 1:48 twist and the traditional rifle with the 1:66 twist.

When I first started out shooting muzzleloaders 18 years ago, I was always told that the minimum powder grain charge was the equivalent to the caliber you were shooting; shooting a 50 cal would mean that you couldn't shoot anything less than 50 grains of powder. Surprised that some of you more experienced guys are suggesting shooting 35 and 40 grains out of a 50 cal!! Learn something new every day I guess. Thanks again for your suggestions.

Glad I discovered this site. I can see myself lurking around here more than I probably should, but hey, better than watching the boob tube eating chips I guess.