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- Thread starter Gemoke
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I have, it would be a great starter, it should shoot quite well! Parts nearly drop in with just a touch of a file or dremel for near perfect fit. Go slow and use a good stain. I really like Plum Brown for the barrel (heat in grille :grin: )
It's been awhile but I have done A Kentucky and a couple others. Like stated should be a good starter kit to get your feet wet. Not to hard to do nd the more time you put into it, the more you'll get out of it.
This in the Gun Builder's Bench might interest you.
http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/305572/post/1654032/fromsearch/1/
Traditions Hawken kit is basically the same as their Hawken but the parts were taken off of the production line before they were totally finished.
This means you will not have to drill and tap holes and the parts will come close to fitting without much of a problem.
Some trimming on the mortises for the lock and triggers might be needed and the wood will need to be sanded down to match the metal parts.
The stock is made from Beech wood and it does not absorb oil based stains. Use a water or alcohol based stain like Birchwood Casey Walnut to darken the blond wood.
You can figure on spending at least 15 hours finishing your gun. 20 or more if you want to do a first class job on it.
If you do buy a kit and want to ask questions about anything, please put your posts in the Gun Builder's Bench area of the forum.
That's where we talk about building and fixing guns.
http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/305572/post/1654032/fromsearch/1/
Traditions Hawken kit is basically the same as their Hawken but the parts were taken off of the production line before they were totally finished.
This means you will not have to drill and tap holes and the parts will come close to fitting without much of a problem.
Some trimming on the mortises for the lock and triggers might be needed and the wood will need to be sanded down to match the metal parts.
The stock is made from Beech wood and it does not absorb oil based stains. Use a water or alcohol based stain like Birchwood Casey Walnut to darken the blond wood.
You can figure on spending at least 15 hours finishing your gun. 20 or more if you want to do a first class job on it.
If you do buy a kit and want to ask questions about anything, please put your posts in the Gun Builder's Bench area of the forum.
That's where we talk about building and fixing guns.
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