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    choosing 36 caliber

    MSW, I am still thinking about building the Northwest Trade Gun in the .62/20 gauge as a possible first build. Thanks for mentioning that one as an alternative build to the long rifle. I had the impression that the TOTW kit in the trade gun might be an easier build, but who knows.
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    Newbie from Ohio

    Thanks for the welcome. I'm enjoying the forum.
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    choosing 36 caliber

    Hi, This is my second post on site and I'm not new to shooting black powder. I am planning to build my first long rifle as a flinter and my initial leaning was 50 caliber for the barrel. Not being a hunter yet, should I go for a 36 caliber and develop proficiency in shooting before I go for...
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    Pennsylvania long rifle kits TOTW

    Hi Zonie, I am in the camp where you take the time you need and then see the finished long rifle as an important accomplishment in life. I've admired these rifles for some time and this forum will be a great resource for me. I was just trying to get a handle on the time I would need to set...
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    Pennsylvania long rifle kits TOTW

    Thanks for the helpful comments. It gives me a more realistic expectation as to how much time might be required too. One of the TOTW kits that appeal to me is the Jacob Dickert longrifle. The site says it is easy to assemble, but based on your comments that probably still means 120-180 hours...
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    Pennsylvania long rifle kits TOTW

    Hi, I'm a newbie to the forum. I've been looking over the Kits available for a Pennsylvania long rifle with Track of the Wolf. Any suggestions as to which kits are manageable to build? I build furniture for a hobby and have built some CVA kits in the past. A guy on the phone with TOTW said their...
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    Newbie from Ohio

    Hi, I have done a little black powder shooting so far and hope to get more involved. This forum looks pretty cool. Jim
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