I feel like the Kibler Hawken will be the finest Hawken available.
From watching the video you can tell that Jim put his heart into the design. And he's matching all the best parts from every original he could examine.
I was fantasizing about a big'ol monster bear, bison, and elk rifle... and I suppose the short barreled 58 will fill that role for many people, without being heavy.
Adding a percussion to the Kibler family will surely please the folks who have been wanting a Kibler,... but not a flintlock.