The Rifles
Great picks for traditionalists and modern men

Thompson/Center Hawken
The bestselling muzzleloader ever, T/C's Hawken is a replica of the rifles the mountain men carried. It comes in .50-caliber percussion or flintlock versions. $637, percussion; $665, flintlock; 603-332-2394; tcarms.com

Bonus Web Coverage: Blackpowder Game #1: "Split the Ball"
Contestants try to hit the sharp edge of a hatchet blade. The ball splatters, breaking clay targets suspended on either side. Events start at 25 feet, but skilled shooters can split the ball from 40 yards.