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Craig - The build is going well. I have anotehr post going about barrel/flash hole placement that I've worked through. I chipped back the barrel channel until my flash hole position is forward of the face of the breech plug by approx. 3/16. This weekend I beveled the edges of the tang with...

Guys - I'm working on my A. Verner rifle and have successfully squared off the end of the channel for a nice flush barrel fit. However, after watching Turpin's video, he call for 1.5 inches from the breech end of the barrel to where the trigger will be placed. Seems like I have another .5 inch...

Guys - Can you direct me to a vendor who sells fishtail gouges? I was practicing this weekend and found it impossible to keep the gouge tips from making cuts I didn't want. Thanks --Kev

Since I intend to take a good deal of time to assemble this project, I decided to go ahead and order a patchbox kit from TOW. It's billed as a Verner style an is quite attractive and flowing. I plan on doing numerous mock patchbox cuts on scrap lumber during breaks from actual rifle building...

guys - Many thanks for the replies. I went ahead and ordered the A. Verner (Bucks County) kit from Pecatonica. I'm also having them install the breach plug, staples and cut the sight dovetails. I also ordered the Dixon book. Now I need to get the chisels out and put a fresh edge on them...

First post - Glad to have found this wealth of information as I begin selecting my first kit to build. I'm looking for some expert imput on my first purchase. I'm going to purchase from either TOW or Pecatonica, and now I have to decide on a PA or TN style of rifle. I'm more inclined to try...