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  1. McGuire2003

    First Build - Jacob Dickert .50 Cal. Transitional Period

    Well, a few take-away's from entering my rifle in the Kempton Gun Fair. My first rifle build came out just OK, when compared to the fine examples laying on those tables. For a first build, several master builders commented that it was much better than their first builds. I can't complain there...
  2. McGuire2003

    Walnut Kibler .45cal SMR, long wait

    Very well done. A piece to be proud of.
  3. McGuire2003

    First Build - Jacob Dickert .50 Cal. Transitional Period

    Thank you. I’ll post a video of the first shot. That won’t be until after this weekend. Once I get a load worked up I’ll be sure to post a target here.
  4. McGuire2003

    First Build - Jacob Dickert .50 Cal. Transitional Period

    A few more …
  5. McGuire2003

    First Build - Jacob Dickert .50 Cal. Transitional Period

    A few pictures …
  6. McGuire2003

    First Build - Jacob Dickert .50 Cal. Transitional Period

    For all but a little more polishing left to do, she’s nearly finished. Pictures to follow, but here’s four videos I took this morning after installing the stock to barrel.
  7. McGuire2003

    First Build - Jacob Dickert .50 Cal. Transitional Period

    Just add a little polish …
  8. McGuire2003

    Do i need a custom flintlock rifle??

    Buy once, cry once.
  9. McGuire2003

    First Build - Jacob Dickert .50 Cal. Transitional Period

    A sneak peak as the barrel comes into that beautiful plum brown color … almost finished. Maybe one more round of denim buffing and application of browning to go.
  10. McGuire2003

    First Build - Jacob Dickert .50 Cal. Transitional Period

    As good a process as any.
  11. McGuire2003

    First Build - Jacob Dickert .50 Cal. Transitional Period

    I use alcohol based stains. The wood is prepared as you would any wood. They readily soak into every wood, and dry within minutes. I’ve found that oil based stains just won’t penetrate enough, with hickory especially. In my case I used the same stain as the rifle but only three coats. I like how...
  12. McGuire2003

    First Build - Jacob Dickert .50 Cal. Transitional Period

    Thank you. This has been such a wonderful learning experience for me personally. Would be a waste of effort not to share it with others.
  13. McGuire2003

    Colonial

    Don’t we all.
  14. McGuire2003

    First Build - Jacob Dickert .50 Cal. Transitional Period

    Patch Box engraving completed, screws browned, and back in its rightful location.
  15. McGuire2003

    New flinter in the house!

    The thrill of starting something new. Welcome.
  16. McGuire2003

    Kibler Colonial kit is on the way

    Congrats. Always exciting.
  17. McGuire2003

    Colonial

    I’d be excited as well! Congrats
  18. McGuire2003

    First Build - Jacob Dickert .50 Cal. Transitional Period

    Exactly. Very impatient at this point, and I’m running out of time. Keep moving slowly, it is. Certainly can’t be rushed with at least 12 hour intervals between applications. I’ll get another go at it at 9pm tonight. So hopefully by Wednesday it’ll all be together. In the mean time there’s still...
  19. McGuire2003

    Reducing flint destruction on traditions flint locks

    Very informative.
  20. McGuire2003

    First Build - Jacob Dickert .50 Cal. Transitional Period

    Interim browning pics. Barrel will probably need at least two, if not three, more applications. Like watching grass grow. So far, my least favorite part due to time consumption.
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