Went and picked up my "sporterized" hawkens from Cabela's today, seems like a really nice gun. They had 2 in stock so I at least had a choice, wood is fairly pretty. I've wiped the gun down and cleaned the bore, will have to wait till tomorrow to give it it's first shot. Goex 2F and a .530 prb, can't wait.

Can see a new set of sights in my future, not real crazy about the V grooved back sight. I'm sure I'll be able to hit a deer with these though.

Thanks again for all the insight. Charlie