I agree about HC/PC. I went to one rendezvous that was pretty strict about it. Turned me off completely.
I wasn't going that far though. I wasn't talking about primitive hunting. Which I put at pre 1840.
I forgot his gun was a flintlock. As far as I know. All Hawken flintlocks were full stocks. Not the half stock TC made.
The GPR is a better choice for getting close to the real Hawken for a modest price.
I still think there's a place for a primitive season in Colorado. No idea about your state. We have more hunters to work with here.