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Here are the results that the builder did for me from my kit. I now have what I believe is a unique and in my opinion a 1 of a kind Kentucky rifle.

Google " what kind of acid is used to stain curly maple stocks". tannic acid to accentuate maple figure. This is used in conjunction with ferric or iron nitrate in the staining process.

All I was told by the guy who built my Kentucky is that he used some kind of acid. The same kind used to stain curly maple stocks.

I was very impressed that he was able to blend the 2 pieces of the stock considering that there was a slight color difference. In this picture you can see the slight color difference

So my fellow MLer friends. My Traditions Kentucky is 99.9% finished. The .1% being a Johnson rear peep sight that will be browned and mounted. Here are the results that the builder did. I now have what I believe is a unique and in my opinion a 1 of a kind Kentucky rifle.

I went ahead and bought that Johnson peep sight from muzzleloader builders supply. I also ordered 2 050 (Small) Aperture since they didn't have a bigger one figuring I could always drill it out bigger if I needed to. Did you find that you also had to replace the front sight with a taller one...

Because I didn't have all the proper tools nor confidence. I'd rather pay someone to complete it for me with not only all that but also the experience and I found one. When he's done with it I will have unique and hopefully a one of a kind Kentucky.

Will post when rifle completed

After finding a builder, he's awesome, to complete my Traditions Kentucky rifle here is an update. He has all the parts fitted and sanded. He had to fabricate a walnut piece to go in between the 2 sections since there was still a 1/16" gap even with the brass piece in place. The stocks been...

After finding a builder, he's awesome, to complete my Traditions Kentucky rifle here is an update. He has all the parts fitted and sanded. He had to fabricate a walnut piece to go in between the 2 sections since there was still a 1/16" gap even with the brass piece in place. The stocks been...

I'm looking for an experienced kit builder in or near Indiana. Please PM me

I'm still looking for a MLer builder in Indiana. If you're experienced PM me

Thanks for your input. I've needed someone to actually say that the trigger inlet did need to be deepened. Now I can move forward. Did you also have to remove the wood between the trigger and guard inlets?

I'm having some issues with how the trigger assemble and trigger guard are suppose fit in their inlets. I have pictures if someone can help so PM me. By the way MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR to all

I guess no MLer builders in or near my area.

I was told by Traditions NOT to bend tang just sand tang inlet

Hi all. I live in Anderson Indiana. I just bought and received a Traditions Kentucky rifle kit. Looking for experienced builder in my general area that can help with advise and maybe hands-on help. Willing to pay for hands-on help. If anyone is near please send me a PM

This build may be beyond my skill level and lack of tools. I have no way of bending the tang and the way everything was dry fitted removing wood from the tang inlet MAY through off the proper fitting of the barrel itself. When I dry fitted everything the bolster was almost touching that cutout...

I need help with my Traditions Kentucky rifle build. I dry fitted all the parts when I came up with this issue/question. The barrel seemed to be completely in place but the tang 1/16-1/8" above the stock. Is the suppose to be completely straight or was it suppose to be bent down? If straight...

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