After looking at every available option known to man when it comes to muzzleloaders I finally pulled the trigger (yes the pun is intended). Just got off the phone from ordering a .50 cal T/C Hawken caplock with a 15/16ths barrel that has a 1 in 66 twist (non QLA!) for PRBs. I believe the barrel is 32" in length. It is a T/C barrel, not a GM. It will take possibly up to 6 weeks for it to be made and shipped. So it will be awhile before it's in my hands. Thanks to everyone for putting up with my indecisions and for offering suggestions. I'll retire the Traditions caplock to someone who wants to shoot a traditional ML but can't afford one. It's not worth much so it will be better served to be passed on.