I am new to BP, but the more I look into it.. the more I look into it. It's facinating. Anyway I am thinking about pulling the trigger (no pun intended) on one of Cabela's Traditional Hawken Rifles. The first question I have, is this a good first BP rifle. The price looks right at $369.00 with free shipping. But I have no idea if it is a good hunting and target rifle to start with. My second question is .50 or .54 cal? I don't completely understand the difference. I would be buying the left-handed version and this is one of the few that has a left-handed version. Also is caplock or flintlock a better choice? Although I don't see a left-handed flintlock. Maybe because it doesn't matter with flintlock? Please excuse my ignorance and all the questions.. Thanks in advance for any information.