Gents I am looking at buying a new blackpowder rifle. I currently have a CVA Hawken in 50Cal but would like to step up to the 54Cal. in a faster twist rifle. I have thought about buying a barrel for my Encore but i'm not a fan of the inlines. It would be a cheaper way to go but they just don't look right to me. I am really wanting a left handed rifle as I have been on a left handed buying spree but they don't make the Great Plains Hunter in a left handed model.
So this brings me to the question. Is there any difference between the two other than the Hunter model is drilled and tapped for a peep sight? On Lyman's website they really don't appear to have anything different to say about them other than the peep sight.
Honestly the peep sight is somewhat attractive to me as it would aid in the accuracy dept. If it's the only difference and i'm able to have the left handed rifle drilled and tapped locally I might go that route. If there are other differences that are worth it I will go for the hunter model.
I plan on using this for Deer and Elk this year if i'm lucky enough to draw a muzzleloader tag. My CVA has taken Whitetail deer in Indiana but I have never used it out west. The twist rate on it I believe is 1:48" which is ok but not great I guess. I was wanting to go with the 1:32" Fast twist so I could take advantage of more modern sabots or other offerings.
Thanks in advance