Can I Build This?

[Mattole]

Thanks for letting me (and Capper) know about Pecatonica earlier in this thread, Zonie. Your high regard for Dick and his company is what compelled me to call him.

 

[Pete Gaimari]

I was planning on having him do that work too. I could probably get it done, but i'd hate to mess it up. I have enough worries with getting the wood done right.

Even though this will be my first build. I don't want it to look like it.


Good luck with your build. :thumbsup:

 

[Elnathan]

Rice, and most other swamped barrels, come with the breech already fitted and indexed, something to consider when adding up the cost.

 

[luieb45]

I am finding myself in the same position capper. I can't afford a semi custom but can afford a kit from pecatonica river. I haven't decided which kit to get but it's going to be a long barreled flinter for the 1790-1810 time period. I am going to have it pre inletted and may pay them the extra fees to do some of the barrel work. My grandpa's neighbor has built 6 kits from pecatonica and is currently working on a .54 flinter and he said they aren't overly hard if you take your time. Then he said that he has a video showing how to build one of these kits. Plus my dad is familiar with woodwork so I could always get a little help from him.

 

[Mattole]

I am interested in knowing what gun building video your grandfather's friend is referring to. If you happen to find out, please let us know.

 

[Pete Gaimari]

It's hard for me to not rush into this, and then i'll regret it.

I'm listening and reading all I can meanwhile.

I got the Traditions Hawken yesterday and it looks pretty good. I'll shoot it today. Hopefully, it will fill in until I get my long rifle built.