I agree with what Dogfish said. The only question I have for you is whether you'd like to go traditional or modern. I've been hunting with a smokepole for years with a Lyman Great Plains .54, and love it. About 10 years ago I bought an inline (a .54 T/C Thunderhawk) that is more efficient, but not as aesthetically pleasing (to me anyway).

Just something to consider.

FP