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bubbas55

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want to start off building with something simple/inexpensive. recommendations needed... who makes the best kits, etc ?
thanks
 
Traditions kits work. They have good barrels and OK other stuff. Their flintlocks can be iffy. The caplocks are workable. To get real quality hardware and accurate proportions, Kibler kits cannot be beat. They are amazing in every way.
 
simple n inexpensive... that covers a lot of space....from what im seeing ... $300 to $500... maybe ...
 
put together a traditions kit either a hawken or crocket. a great lower cost way to dip your toes in the water. there are nicer kits out there but they cost more.
 
I'm in the same situation. Been wanting to get into muzzleloading and for my first build I got the Traditions St. Louis Hawken. I do woodworking and comfortable with that side but wanted to stretch on the finish and then the metal. Forums like this has proven to be a great source of info (sometimes too much lol). Learning a bunch with mine and look forward to getting one of the better kits or parts and do one from ground up. Good luck!
 
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