Thanks for the warm welcome, guys!

Personally, I doubt I will get an inline. I mean, there is never any telling, I may one day. But if its modern, I am normally not attracted to it. The only guns I have are either actual models or replicas from World War II or prior. I'm just old fashioned...plus, as a history buff, I want to be able to do what pioneers and trappers and cowboys did before me. If they could do it, why can't I with practice?

And I DID forget to mention, my Hawken is a percussion. I have not shot it yet, but I hope it will be a good experience!I already love the weight and balance of that gun...the feel of it alone just seems to speak of reliability.

I am glad that everyone who has chimed in has nothing but good things to say about the Investarms Hawken...I'm very excited now!