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Been a while since I've messed with a muzzle loader and this time I want to build or put one together myself. Who makes the best kit(percusion style)rifle? I would like to use round balls,but will be okay maxi hunters.Thanks guys. "If you get to thinkin' you're a person of some influence,try orderin' someone else's dog around" unknown cowboy | ||
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Depends on your skill level and budget, but the best kits on the market are Jim Chambers. | |||
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Did you have a particular budget in mind? Do you want a kit with an inletted stock? for every hour in front of the computer you should have 3 hours outside | |||
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My budget is 500.00 and under, and I am mechanically inclined but have limited wood working skill. Mark not sure what an inletted stock is? I was hoping to find something I could stain the stock, maybe reshape it a little to suit me. I think a kit is what I am wanting. The gun will be used for hunting deer and would like it to be accurate enough with iron sights out to 100 yards give or take a few. In the past I used a lyman deerstalker and a knight in line. Never got a shot with the lyman but took a few animals with the in line. Thanks for the help. "If you get to thinkin' you're a person of some influence,try orderin' someone else's dog around" unknown cowboy | |||
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In the past I've done Traditions and Pedersoli kits. Both of them are in your price range. They come with the wood inletting nearly finished, and the metal in the white. | |||
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You just described the Lyman Great Plains Rifle Kit. They are very well made and have a 1:60 twist rate specifically for round balls. Every one I've seen has beautiful wood and are left a little big in the wrist and stock so that you can shape it to fit. They are very accurate and come in well under your $500 budget with enough left over to get all the accessories that you will need. We were required to build one as a project in gunsmithing school and without exception every one turned out beautifully. You didn't mention a caliber preference but I would go with the .54 caliber. | |||
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I like the Lyman GPR. The price is right and quality good. Young guys should hang out with old guys; old guys know stuff. | |||
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