Originally Posted by temphank

My son, who is an ipod wearing - video gaming typical teenager in many ways has a side to his personality that loves the beauty of the past. His recurve bow was too advanced to hunt with and he has switched to a long bow. He has hunted with his Granddad's Hawken that Granddad built from a kit many years ago. He has fallen in love with the Rock Mountain Hawken at Cabelas. He is working like crazy (today, it may not last) to earn the $1200 to buy it.

Other than a couple seasons with the Hawken and one with my new Accura we are new to muzzleloaders. We would appreciate any info you may have on Hawkens and the different variations, particularly the pricey one at Cabelas.