Thanks for all of the tips and comments. I'll look into replacing or using the paint on the front sight. I want to keep it Oregon legal too, which means no fiber optics, although I heard they may change that.

I'm also stuck with no pelletized powder, no covered ignitions, no sabots, no jacketed slugs etc, etc...

That's one of the reasons I'm starting out with the Hawken. It's a fine looking rifle that I can keep stock for Oregon hunting.

Sabotloader- Thanks for the offer on the conicals. I'll PM you about them when I get ready to hit the range, but I'll insist on paying for them...

Scott