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I have decided that I won't order a Kibler Colonial until I cleanup my garage/workshop. I won't ... I won't ... And of course a foot of snow today doesn't help ...

So after looking at a number of images of completed long rifles, I have realized that I don't prefer the more red coloring. The golden and brown hues are very nice, in the manner that Art has finished his (shown just above). In Jim Kibler's video using Tannic Acid and Iron Nitrate, the process...

Sorry, I was up in Idaho for 12 days. I contacted the company (Muzzle-Loaders.com) again, and the marketing manager called me & left a message. Responding to my accusation that they were bordering on criminal behavior, he said they are still planning to ship the rifle as soon as they have them...

Walnut or Maple ... ? My Traditions Kentucky has a Walnut stock. While this is nicely done and there is nothing wrong with it, from what I know of different wood species, only the Maple is such that end-grain of the curly wood grain can produce the beautiful, stark contrast that really makes a...

Thank you very much for the advice concerning .58 cal versus .50 cal. I was set on simply ordering a Colonial in .50 cal ... because that is what my other Flintlocks are made for. Now I realize that thinking of staying with the same size Round Ball and Patches for convenience is shallow...

Yes, it seems that these days it might take longer than usual. Not a problem for me ... I'll be busy with two finished rifles. And first thing I have learned from research and watching Jim Kibler's videos is: I'll spring for the extra cost of Fancy Maple, and then use Iron Nitrate in the...

I am starting to seriously consider a Kibler Kit rifle, perhaps ordering sooner than later. I really like the attributes of the Colonial, regarding the period that it replicates (~ 1770), the excellent Lock provided and the option of the Cherry wood stock. Jim Kibler has produced informative...

There is certainly nothing wrong with owning several Flintlock Rifles. I really like my Traditions Flintlock Kentucky in .50 caliber ... and I have a Deluxe version of this rifle with Double-Set Triggers and Brass Patchbox on order. These are very affordable, "starter" rifles. I did not want to...

Thank you very much for your advice, gentlemen.

Should I call my credit card company and reverse the charge for a rifle ordered from Muzzle-Loaders.com? They were in stock when I ordered a Kentucky on September 8th. That one was lost (stolen) by UPS, and a claim was immediately filed with UPS, before I could file a claim -- Presumably by...

Most recent I have seen said "Trespassers will be Prostituted."

So I guess I'll become a "collector" right away. Apparently I'm going to soon have both a standard and a Deluxe Kentucky Flintlock, from Traditions. The standard one ordered through MidwayUSA, that I have been shooting. And the Deluxe ordered through Muzzle-Loaders.com. I was notified that...

I put another six rounds through my Traditions Kentucky today. Starting to have problems with this first flint that I have fitted. Had 3 or 4 hangfires. I'm looking forward to receiving some T/C flints which appear to be smaller than the 5/8" English that I have. Today I was shooting at a range...

I searched for this subject here but found no mention. Here is a Spotting Scope Mount for a smartphone, that I designed from scratch and 3D printed (the white object in the pics) in High Impact Polystyrene. It fits a phone Clamp that I already had from one a them selfy sticks. At the Colorado...

I haven't fired my EMF 1860 Colt Army in probably 30 years. I pulled it out of the back of the vault a coupla weeks ago (kept in a soft pistol case), and was pleasantly surprised to find no rust at all. Complete disassembly and thorough cleaning is needed at least occasionally. That idea of...

Hah! It could happen. But worse ... drive 90 minutes, up steep mountain roads, carry bunch of gear up & down even steeper hillsides. Get the targets set out at 50 yards, splash FIVE GALLONS of water all over the area in front of the muzzle, get the bipod set up (this is NOT at a range) ... and...

Thanks, All, for your replies. I am really looking forward to shooting this rifle, after many years of enjoying a variety of modern arms. Yes, the article by Paul Vallandigham on "How to shoot a Flintlock" is fantastic. I have read the whole thing at least twice. It is so much more informative...

My Traditions .50 cal Kentucky Rifle from MidwayUSA finally arrived. The fit of some parts is not perfect, but the rifle’s condition is reasonable. I like the wood grain and finish. The brass parts fit nicely … except for the part under the muzzle. This is the third flintlock rifle I ordered in...

Well, perhaps I'm not supposed to have a flintlock. Shipment of GOEX powder almost arrived last night, made it as far as the Denver Distribution Center (Commerce City) ... but then UPS sent it to Los Angeles instead. Might get back here by Tuesday. And the Traditions .50 cal Kentucky Flintlock...

After reading of the exploits and enjoyment folks here have expressed, I decided not to wait for the backordered rifle. So I ordered a Deluxe version of the Traditions .50 cal Kentucky FL from a place that indicates it's in stock ... Muzzle-Loaders.com. And cancelled the order from...