Looking for a Builder or Recommendations

SorStudent23 · Aug 30, 2024

Long time reader, finally taking the plunge into muzzleloading. I’m trying to pick up my first gun, particularly interested in a Fowler or a Hawken. I’ve seen several kits from Kibler, Chambers, Hawken shop etc., but the problem is I’m not really handy in any capacity. Is there anyone who offers finished guns for decent (under $2500) prices or is able to finish kits for pay! I’m out in California so the closer the better.

Any help much appreciated!
Tristan

Dutch7 · Aug 30, 2024

I just looked at a nice Fowler on this forum well under your budget. There are several Hawkens too, shop around and welcome to the club.

reddogge · Aug 30, 2024

olskool on here builds a lot of Kibler kits and sells them in the classifieds. I'm sure he'd build you one.

ZUG · Sep 2, 2024

SorStudent23 said:
Long time reader, finally taking the plunge into muzzleloading. I’m trying to pick up my first gun, particularly interested in a Fowler or a Hawken. I’ve seen several kits from Kibler, Chambers, Hawken shop etc., but the problem is I’m not really handy in any capacity. Is there anyone who offers finished guns for decent (under $2500) prices or is able to finish kits for pay! I’m out in California so the closer the better.

Any help much appreciated!
Tristan

Kibler's kits are so good that they almost assemble themselves! Get one and you will be very happy.

EC121 · Sep 3, 2024

The Kibler Woodsrunner comes assembled. It is mainly a metal polishing job with some light wood sanding and finish. Hard to make a mistake. However, if you can get one for $200 over cost, it wouldn't be a bad deal. I sold mine for cost. I just wanted to see what the kits were like.

mikesto44 · Sep 6, 2024

Take EC121 Advice the Woodsrunner from Kibler is as easy as it gets. My 8 year old grandson put one together with a minimal amount of advice. They are a fantastic kit and super accurate rifle.

Johnny Too-Tall · Sep 6, 2024

@wayne estes builds a bunch and has all the parts ready to go for what your looking for.

mikesto44 · Sep 7, 2024

I'll second Wayne Estes ability. Seen his work at the Tennessee show..!
Johnny do you have his contact information ?

Hatchet-Jack · Sep 7, 2024

mikesto44 said:
I'll second Wayne Estes ability. Seen his work at the Tennessee show..!
Johnny do you have his contact information ?

Wayne is no longer on this forum but you can find him on the ALR forum. His handle is Stoner Creek.

mikesto44 · Sep 7, 2024

Two totally different people

wayne estes · Sep 7, 2024

Howdy folks! I’m still here!!

RiverRat · Sep 7, 2024

That is a very nice budget for your first muzzleloader. You can find a beautiful gun or excellent builder on this forum with money left over.

Johnny Too-Tall · Sep 10, 2024

mikesto44 said:
I'll second Wayne Estes ability. Seen his work at the Tennessee show..!
Johnny do you have his contact information ?

He replied and commented on this post. I am not comfortable giving out his personal number however though.

mikesto44 · Sep 11, 2024

I'm trying to locate Wayne Eptes . Two different people. I have the big guys number....

SOLANCO · Sep 11, 2024

I agree with the Kibler recommendations. But if you decide on a custom rifle I have two builders to highly recommend based on rifles they built for me.
The Emigs at Cabin Creek Muzzleloading and Rick Baker who goes by Colonial Riflesmith.
I don't know how far $2500 will go these days, but these guys will give you good value for every penny you spend.

James Kibler · Sep 11, 2024

Wayne has put LOTS of our kits together. Probably more than anyone else. He does a good job and sells them at a very fair price. I think it's safe to say that he's not doing it for the money, but all the other good reasons.

Loja man · Sep 11, 2024

James Kibler said:
Wayne has put LOTS of our kits together. Probably more than anyone else. He does a good job and sells them at a very fair price. I think it's safe to say that he's not doing it for the money, but all the other good reasons.

I don’t know Wayne from Peter Pan, but it always encourages me to see you chime in on a post!

Loja man · Sep 11, 2024

If Jim had a Fowler kid available when I was shopping, I would’ve jumped at one! But I’m very excited about my soon to be completed Chambers PA Fowler!

mikesto44 · Sep 11, 2024

Jim Kibler which Wayne are you referring to ? Both are good builders. Wayne Estes or Wayne Eptes..?

James Kibler · Sep 11, 2024

mikesto44 said:
Jim Kibler which Wayne are you referring to ? Both are good builders. Wayne Estes or Wayne Eptes..?

Wayne Estes

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