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Herb, I gave that 36" barrel some thought and decided it was still a lot lighter than my Shiloh Sharps at 12 lbs.. The Carson weighs in at 10 lbs, 4 oz. in kit form. At least according to my el cheapo kitchen scale. I suspect just over 9 1/2 lbs. finished. Thanks, Meplat

Tim, Thanks for the info. I wondered if super glue would hold for the whole process. I might just tack weld the tang to the bottom of the breech plug with my mig welder. That way it will stay in place while I file it also. How did your Kit Carson turn out? Can anyone give me a couple tips in...

Herb, Its the right one. At first I thought it was 1 1/8", but it measures 1 1/32". It will just take a bit of filing to fit. I got my stock today. Curly Maple. Its going to look great. Do you use a regular bench vise with wood blocks to hold your stock when you work on it or what? Also, you...

Herb, I let TOW do the breech plug. It appears as though the octagon part of the tang and the breech plug are 1 1/8" and will have to be filed down to match the barrel, which is 1". This will be a new experience in rifle building. I can't wait for the stock to arrive. I won't get to excited...

Herb, Thanks for the tip on that. Better now than later for sure. Did you super glue the tang to your breech plug and barrel? How do I find the correct location of the trigger plate. The inlet isn't the same length as the plate. Which end of the inlet should I lenghten. Meplat

I want to thank everyone for the response. That tutorial from Brooks answered a few questions already. Thanks. I've got my metal parts and plans already, but am waiting for the stock. Track sent me a left hand by mistake. Should have the right one by Friday. Thanks for the offers of assistance...

Hi Guys, I have a Kit Carson Hawkin Kit coming from TOW, and thought I'd ask If you guys thought it would be a good idea to get a CD on rifle building. I've got the book, Recreating The American Longrifle, which is a great reference. I've built 3 Lyman Great Plains Rifles, so I have some...