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welcome from Warrenton Missouri. I also have a big bore they're a blast to shoot. If you have a metal target you don't hear a small tink you'll hear a gong. enjoy your time on this forum, you'll learn a lot. Bruce

yes, but in 15yrs it will still be sharp your tat not so much. Bruce, with sagging skin 😱

I try to go to Springfield leather in Springfield mo. I can sometimes find it at Tandy kinda hit and miss. Bruce

use camo duct tape ,not too much you'll never find it in the woods 🤪 . Bruce

hey look on the bright side you have straight grain and curly maple and you didn't have to buy two guns .Bruce 🤪

sometimes you do the best you can. I kinda like less expensive rifles most of the one's I have shoot good they do what I need. They not be pristine but if I scratch it I don't have a coronary. Bruce

good looking rifle. I always like making it the way I like it 👌. If it's like my cvas and traditions it's a good shooter. Be proud grasshopper it's yours and pretty. Bruce

@Panama Red I think, like Arlo Guthrie sang, you've started a movement with traditions Kentucky long rifle remakes. Bruce

it seems the fore stock has the grain at a 90 degree to the stock 🤔. both are stained light oak, I think I'll go darker or faux stripe the whole rifle and around the transition.

what about the micrometers that have a round foot on the measuring arms it seems that you would get a more even measurement. Bruce

@Panama Red you have inspired me to get off the fence . I have 2 caplock Kentucky rifles one cva, one traditions (can't really tell the difference) I've been wanting to change them reduce wood, join the two stocks,and repin so I'll be following your posts. Bruce

it'll shoot good . I always think that it's better to learn on a "less costly " tool than screw up on a more costly tool. My traditions Springfield Hawken sparks well it's not the fanciest rifle, but it's a good platform to learn on. When you learned to drive you didn't start with a Lamborghini...

I've gone shopping and found a few hats for repurposing ,funny part it's in the women's section. The floppy "hippy" style work great and around 5 bucks they make great blanks. some just need stiffening. I've always am in awe of the dyi crafters on this web site, thanks @DiMarco_Mercantile . Bruce

@DiMarco_Mercantile I really enjoyed the post. I found a kinda slouch hat at goodwill , it looked like a blank so I used your post and made a passable hunter's hat. I'll be on the lookout for more hats. The good thing most of them have the distressed look and they don't have to be in perfect...

I used to live off of Brighton and Parvin on Lister. but I spent most of the time at K.C.I.R. on Nolan rd,lol

another welcome from Warrenton Missouri. you'll get some good tips here.

I'm also a lefty shooter with all rights guns. I don't have a problem unless I use a bag and horn then it's a bit clumsy, but workable.

welcome from Warrenton Missouri glad you're here

Gemmer Muzzleloading Gun Club is really nice with a great bunch of guys. As a newbie they were helpful and welcoming. I have some health issues ,when they get straightened out I will be back. They have a great place to shoot in Pacific .Bruce

very nice