Thanks a bunch for the info Tree Climber! I wonder why it's illegal in MN to hunt with a b/p revolver. Oh well, maybe that will change some year. I've done some thinking and I believe I will end up buying a kit gun, so I can build it myself. Much easier, I'm sure, than making your own longbow or recurve (something I don't think I'll end up trying until I retire 30 years from now. I like what you said about being up close and personal with an animal. It was one of the reasons I chose to hunt with a traditional bow as opposed to a state of the art compound. I don't believe there is ANY thrill greater than taking an animal when it is between 5-10 yards away. I myself have shot deer and hogs under 5 yards away and I can honestly say that it doesn't get any more tense than that, no matter what kind of animal you're after. Well, I'm gonna check out CVA online, if they have a site, and start shopping!!!! Thanks again!