Does anyone here hunt with a blackpowder pistol? I know that here in MN it's not legal to use a blackpowder revolver for hunting, but I've already got one. I've hunted with blackpowder rifles in the past but I want to switch to something a wee bit more difficult (I've already bagged plenty o' deer with the ol' longbow and recurve). Can y'all recommend a good black powder pistol? One that will be easy to get ahold of? Do any of the "big" companies make one (Hawken, CVA, etc.)? On top of all that, I have some more questions for you black powder gurus: 1) What is the effective range on a blackpowder pistol? 2) What calibers are standard on a blackpowder pistol? and 3) Why isn't it legal to hunt with a blackpowder revolver... even during a pistol season?