.36 kit rifles

[Wishforfish]

I am looking for a mid range .36cak kit gun to build. I am not really interested in the Crockett or in spending more than $600. They don't seem to exist anymore. anyone have a clue where I might find one? Maybe some new old stock somewhere but I ave scoured the web. If I run out of options I am thinking I will go with the Pedersol Kentucky in .32 but really want the .36. Any help appreciated. The Traditions Shenandoah looks like what I was really looking for but it too is discontinued.

 

[Gene L]

Add another $100 and you can get a kit from Track of the Wolf. They start kit form at about $675. Pretty high quality looking kit.

I've got a percussion .32 Pedersoli, and it's a very good and accurate rifle. Also got a .36 TVM and I like it a little better, but for small game a .32 is hard to beat.

 

[tenngun]

Sitting fox is cheaper. I like track and petotonic, have never done business with sitting fox so give no recommendation here. Only pointing out some of Thier products. They offer eastern,Virginian, southern style,Michigan and Ohio styles.

 

[bubba.50]

the Shenandoah Rifle Kit in 36cal flint is available from Deer Creek for $500.00 it shows 5 available.

 

[MSW]

Add another $100 and you can get a kit from Track of the Wolf. They start kit form at about $675. Pretty high quality looking kit.

I've got a percussion .32 Pedersoli, and it's a very good and accurate rifle. Also got a .36 TVM and I like it a little better, but for small game a .32 is hard to beat.

just looked at the ToTW site ... couldn't find the $675 rifle, but their Tenn. kit runs 735. this is a high quality parts set - I hesitate to call them "kits"; this isn't a tab "b" into slot "X" sort of affair - they do take a good bit more work than that, but the result is a good bit more satisfying. My first build was one of their kits, and I can attest to the quality of their parts.

good luck with your build :grin:

 

[Billnpatti]

Yep, here it is, 500 frog skins, just like bubba.50 said:
http://www.deercreekproducts.net/store/p732/Shenandoah_Rifle_Kit_36cal._Flint.html

You might have to click on the site more than once. Sometimes it says the page is not available but if you click on it again, you will get to the page and can see the kit.

I don't know anything about the quality of the parts. You would have to call them and ask about that. I think it is a CVA so it should be a good rifle.

 

[Wishforfish]

Thanks for the info everyone, went to buy the gun kit from deer creek but it is in flint only. Was hoping for percussion...unless you all can talk me into the flint model..

 

[tenngun]

Go for the flint. After you start shooting flint cap guns become some what boring.
We shoot ml because of the challenge and because we enjoy fiddling with stuf and all the silly little things on the side. Flint just takes you to the next step.

 

[sb 54 cal.]

Go with the flint with a little practice you will be glad you did it adds a whole new experience to muzzle loading small game.
Pappy :thumbsup:

 

[Vaino]

Either buy a factory kit or save some more money and get a quality parts set. There's a world of difference between the 2....the factory kits are sand, finish and assemble and the parts sets are much more challenging. Good luck on your choice....Fred

 

[tenngun]

Going with the track kit you can pick and choose your parts. You can go poor boy. Leave off the end cap, butt plate and entry thimble

 

[Swamp Rat]

Just one note on a flint, you have to have real Black powder. If it was available local my next build would be flint. BP can be ordered but then you more than likely have hasmat fees to add to the cost. You could get the Shenandoah and check L&R website for a replacement lock convert it to percussion...just takes money. I will say one thing about the track's kit, I figured this will be easy...ah not so much unless you have a good work bench, files, lock vise, chisels, and a good sharpening system for the chisels. once you get one built then you will build more. If you want to see what a build takes watch Mr. B's videos. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJBNg_NLASA&list=PLHljRs6NHyZlVCQjKTY4ISvE_FM5kFcsz

 

[The Baron]

Another vote for flint! :thumbsup:

 

[galamb]

If you want a "cap gun" and settle for a flint you may regret it forever and be out your 500 bucks.

Nothing wrong with a flintlock but also not for everyone. I have built a couple over the years but all "my" guns are cappers because that's what "I want".

You must have sound reasoning for looking for a cap gun - unless YOU can talk yourself into a flint, don't let anyone do it for you. Decorations that don't get used can be had for cheaper than 500 bucks...

 

[Micah Clark]

In my opinion, the Pedersoli is a much better rifle than the Traditions . . . They make a very nice Scout model in 32 and 36 that a few on this forum have and like. I've held one, and was very impressed with it. I owned a Crockett for a few years, so I am not against traditions, but I think Pedersoli makes a better gun and their stocks are walnut rather than beech.

I'd save up a little longer for a Pedersoli.

Dixie Gun Works sells them as a kit for right around the price you mention and they are true factory kits not custom kits. . there's a big difference in terms of maybe 15-20 hours work verses 100-120 hours of work and a lot more skill.

Just my 2 cents.

 

[Micah Clark]

Here's a link to Dixie's Pedersoli Cub, which is like the Scout I mentioned but with a brass patch box, in 36 percusion for $690. . it is not as long as the Shenandoah, but similar in style.

https://www.dixiegunworks.com/product_info.php?products_id=3568&osCsid=9onjki7qh2u7nio9l6ca933fq0

 

[Micah Clark]

If you're OK with .32 this is very similar to the Shenandoah and it's only $550. . the Pedersoli Kentucky cap lock kit.
https://www.dixiegunworks.com/product_info.php?products_id=2027

 

[Gene L]

Here's a link to ToW. When I ordered my TVM rifle, initially I wanted a cap lock, but was talked into getting a flinter. Boy am I glad I did. But there is a learning curve which I'm attempting to climb.

https://www.trackofthewolf.com/List/Item.aspx/618/1

 

[MSW]

fwiw, if you have a reliable source of 'real' black powder (i.e. Goex and not Pyrodex or 777) you should go with flint.

flint shooters are taller, thinner, richer, handsomer, more self confident, and have a higher 'cool' factor ...

(we do tend to overstate things, though...)

 

[Gene L]

Well, I don't know about that. A caplock is faster and I can't see a single area where it's not superior to a flintlock. Except for the cool factor. But the OP wanted a caplock rifle, which is not a bad choice.