Well, now that CVA started making the .50 caliber Hunterbolt with a 26" barrel like the Firebolt, I'd say it's up to you cause they shoot the same! I bought a hunterbolt last oct. cause I liked the como synthetic stock and the longer barrel! Shoots a ragged hole at 50 yds. with the 295 powerbelts and two 50 gr. pyrodex pellets![8D]