First kit build

[Muzzle57]

On the lower end of fixed income scale so i opted for this Traditions 50 caliber Kentucky rifle percussion kit for my first build. base model single trigger, no patch box. I’m sure I’ll have some questions. And so it begins!

 

[Rifleman1776]

Congratulations on jumping into the ml craziness. Not an expert builder myself but there are several here that are. Take yer tme and ask away, this forum is here help.

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

Kibler kits are easier to assemble.

 

[64Springer]

OP. I've built a couple Traditions .50 Kentucky rifles. And refurbished three .45 Jukar rifles. They are great shooters.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask them.

I will address something right off the bat. Turn that two piece stock into a one piece stock. Epoxy is our friend. It will make building your rifle so much easier. You can use the brass spacer provided or make a wood shim the exact width of the brass spacer and secure in place.

Good luck, be patient and have fun.

 

[Muzzle57]

OP. I've built a couple Traditions .50 Kentucky rifles. And refurbished three .45 Jukar rifles. They are great shooters.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask them.

I will address something right off the bat. Turn that two piece stock into a one piece stock. Epoxy is our friend. It will make building your rifle so much easier. You can use the brass spacer provided or make a wood shim the exact width of the brass spacer and secure in place.

Good luck, be patient and have fun.

Good advice! I was thinking of ditching the steel dowel pins and gluing in wood dowels and maybe using a piece of walnut to accent it. Thoughts?

 

[Oberst]

Good advice! I was thinking of ditching the steel dowel pins and gluing in wood dowels and maybe using a piece of walnut to accent it. Thoughts?

I would wonder if wood dowels (if as thin as I think they would have to be) would be strong enough to resist recoil? Rank amateur here so could be way off.

 

[Muzzle57]

I would wonder if wood dowels (if as thin as I think they would have to be) would be strong enough to resist recoil? Rank amateur here so could be way off.

Prolly not. Decided to use the steel.

 

[Oberst]

Prolly not. Decided to use the steel.

Enjoy the build. It is a great escape from the modern world and for me, opened up a world of new skills to learn!