Can some one tell me what i need to build the kit, Blueing ?, any wood working involved ?, maybe tung oil for the wood ?I think I can get one this week, trying to decide on kit or finished rifle, I have plenty of wood working tools and skills, so thats not a problem if its needed.

Most of these kits are real easy to put together. Very little in the way of wood work is required. I think Birchwood-Casey makes a finishing kit that is for black powder. I just finish the stocks by sanding then "whiskering" the stock 3-4 times, stain and then use linseed oil 5-6 coats rubbed in to finish the wood. On the metal I like to brown the barrel rather than blue as it is more traditional and keeping in the tradition of the GPR.

CVA also makes both browning and bluing kits and includes the stock finishes.Just one other thought after reading your older post on the GPR,do NOT get the Trade Rifle,if can't hold a candle to the GPR derf

[ 10-20-2003, 11:56: Message edited by: derf ]

Thanks guys, I am definately getting the GPR, after reading up on these guns, sounds like the GPR is the way to go.

OK, I just clicked in the order at Midsouth for the 54 cal, GPR kit and a mess of other stuff for the gun, I may be coming back here to ask a few questions,. Thanks everyone for the help on deciding which gun.
Are the sights on this gun fully adjustable ? up and down and sideways ?

[ 10-23-2003, 00:34: Message edited by: Bulletman ]

Sure,just depends on where you hold your head. J/K derf

Most guys who have the adjustable sights end up getting rid of them in favor of fixed rear sights. Once the sights are set you need not change them anyway. The adjustable sights for muzzleloaders seam to wobble loose overtime really hurting accuracy.

This is found on all makes and models not just Lyman.

To follow up on what JNoll says,I think the full "Buckhorn"sights are kinda nice. derf

If I remember right the rear sight is elevation only. The front sight is adjusted for windage by tapping it over. Use a piece of brass so as not to mar the surface. I put a "Witness" mark on the sight lined up with the barrel. I usually use a piece of masking tape on the top flat of the barrel. Use a marker of some sort. That way as you tap it over you can see how much it moves your group. Once the group has settled in I make a more permanent mark. This allows me to rough sight back in if the front sight gets knocked around on a hunt. I then put some locktite on the sight.