I appreciate the suggestions. I came up on the Rossi sitethis afternoon while doing some research. Seems like a nice little rifle. I also like the idea that it can be fitted with a centerfire rifle barrel as well. It would make a nice duelseasonweapon for him. I've yet to actuallyseen one locally though. I hate to special order arifle sight unseen. Has anyone actually handledaRossi muzzleloader?