mdauben
Member
I've been giving some thought recently to getting myself another BP rifle. I had a kit-built Hawken style percussion rifle years ago, that I had to sell in order to buy books for college once semester and I've always wanted to replace it. Other than a bit of minor sanding around the butt plate and "finishing" the stock and barrel, the gun was pretty much a bolt together effort.
Right now, I'm considering three very different types of guns:
So, has anyone put together one of the Lyman kits? Any suggestions for other kit makers I should consider? While sanding and staining are within my capabilities, I really don't have the skills or facilities for extensive fitting or machining of parts. Should I just give up and buy a ready-made gun?
Thanks!
Right now, I'm considering three very different types of guns:
- .36 caliber Kentucky/Pennsylvania style flint lock - target and small game
- .54 caliber Hawken/Plains style percussion - target and possibly deer
- 20ga Northwest Trade Gun style flint lock - target, small game and possibly deer
So, has anyone put together one of the Lyman kits? Any suggestions for other kit makers I should consider? While sanding and staining are within my capabilities, I really don't have the skills or facilities for extensive fitting or machining of parts. Should I just give up and buy a ready-made gun?
Thanks!