10 January 2012, 04:05
cottonstalkquestion
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.
10 January 2012, 08:17
CowboyCSDepends on your skill level and budget, but the best kits on the market are Jim Chambers.
10 January 2012, 20:47
MarkDid you have a particular budget in mind? Do you want a kit with an inletted stock?
11 January 2012, 19:24
cottonstalkMy 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.
25 January 2012, 00:10
kjjm4quote:
Originally posted by cottonstalk:
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.
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.
05 February 2012, 00:12
BloodnativYou 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.
27 March 2012, 07:08
x-caliberquote:
You just described the Lyman Great Plains Rifle Kit.
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08 April 2012, 22:06
HanshiI like the Lyman GPR. The price is right and quality good.