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    Is building the English Sporter kit from Track really difficult?

    Hi all, A very general sort of question I know. But I have a hankering for a .62cal English Sporter. I enquired with a custom maker and the gun is simply out of my means at the moment. So too is buying a cheaper kit to practice my skills on. So my question is if I got the kit from Track...
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    What size chisels and gouges for making stock from blank?

    Hi everyone, Ive done a couple of searches but cant find what im looking for. Could anyone suggest what hand tools are needed, in particular what size chisels and gouges for making a stock from a blank? Id appreciate info on which makes are considered good value as well if possible. Also any...
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    Chambers English Gents kit?

    Hi all, Just wondering if anyone has any pictures of completed rifles made up from Chambers English Gentlemans Sporter kit? Seems like a nice looking rifle from the website :hmm: Interested to see one in the flesh. Thanks :thumbsup:
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    Tang "Hood"?

    Hi all, Wondering if anyone could tell me what that extension or "hood" is ive circled in the picture, whats the name for it? You also see it on shotguns and double rifles. Im toying with the idea of building the English Sporting Rifle kit from Track and I see this "hood" (not sure what else...
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    Webbing Supplier?

    Hi all, Just wondering if anyone knows where I could buy some cotton webbing (preferably 2" width)for use as a possibles bag strap. Im looking to order online (website) preferably so it can be shipped to South Africa. All the sites Ive found only take bulk orders. Thanks :thumbsup:
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    Lyman Trade Rifle vs GPR

    Hi all, Just wondering for those of you that might have handled or own both of these, which one do you prefer and why? Is there a difference in accuracy or quality, as the Trade Rifle is quite a bit cheaper? Im going to go for a .54, which model depending on the feedback I get. Ive handled a...
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    LMF Browning agent?

    Hi all, Just wondering how easy is LMF (Laurel Mtn Forge) Browning agent to apply? Could someone explain the procedure for applying it. Will I need to order anything specific to use it? Also how durable is it, does it stand up to normal wear and tear? I presume it gives quite an attractive...
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    Screw removal

    Hi all, I've been reading that the Lyman escutcheon screws in their kits are pretty weak and prone to breaking. I stumbled across this while looking for some other stuff at the Rockler site. Thought it might be of some use to those having this kind of problem. I presume you then fill the hole...
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    .32 Crockett kit?

    Hi all, Im trying to find a good deal on a Traditions Davey Crockett .32 kit, it's going to be my first build. The only kit I can find is from The Possible Shop but its going for $335. Thats more than the completed rifle from Mid South and about the same from Dixie and Thunder Ridge. Does...
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    Lyman Stock

    Hi all, I was hoping to get a Lyman GPR kit and build my own rifle, but I see they are only offered with the 1:60" barrels. For hunting here in South Africa I'm going to need the 1:32" barrel for conicals. To those with Lyman Great Plains rifles is there much that can be done with the stock...
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    Screw alignment

    Hi all, I was wondering how you go about lining up the tang, trigger guard, and lock screws so the screw slots run parallel with each other and the centre line of the barrel? To me it makes a lot of difference to the looks of a piece and that extra bit of effort went into its construction...
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    What Tools?

    Hi everyone, first post but have learnt a lot already. Im thinking of kitting myself out so I can tackle some rifle kits, slowly at first but eventually I would like to do a full stock shaping inletting, and install sights etc. What tools does everyone here use, I mean right from the beginning...
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    Greetings from Knysna!!

    Yet another southern African joins the ranks. Hello everyone, its great to be a part of this forum :grin: Im a complete novice with regards to BP and muzzleloading but hoping to learn a lot...think this past-time has hooked me right in the corner of the mouth tho :thumbsup: I see there are a...
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