I am planning a trip to Colorado ML for elk. I have a nice TC Hawken I built from a kit 20 plus years ago. It shoots good but, It's pretty heavy, and I would like a lighter easier to clean and reload ML. (and I want a sling for this trip)

Since I am 70, I don't want to invest too heavy in another ML.

So, having given the situation, which of the newer ML's, powders and bullets would you folks reccomend.

Colorado doesn't permit pellets, sabots or scopes.

Thanks for your comments