.50 for my .54?
I have found a new barrel for my cabelas hawken for only $65.00. The only problem is its only a .50 and I would prefer a .54. The original barrel has about 25 years worth of shooting and abuse from my younger years when I didn't clean my gun near as much as I should have. I guess I would jump on a new .54 barrel in a heart beat but I don't have a lot of confidence in a .50 in a hunting situation as far as a round ball goes, and thats most likely what I would use this gun for. It just seems that anything a .50 can do a .54 can do better. So what do you think am I really out anything getting a new barrel for $65.00? Is a .50 round ball really a good choice for deer hunting? Any opinions appreciated. thanks guys and gals.