Newbie-long time shooter, have almost no muzzleloader experience

[DarkOpr8r]

Looking to finish a St. Louis Hawken rifle build, went percussion since I’m a newbie. Trying to learn as much as possible so I can shoot and hunt safely.

Erik

 

[Britsmoothy]

Looking to finish a St. Louis Hawken rifle build, went percussion since I’m a newbie. Trying to learn as much as possible so I can shoot and hunt safely.

Erik

Good on you .
Folks here will help if needed.
We need range reports when ready.

B.

 

[ppb]

Personally, I think you've got right idea by building the muzzleloader you want to start with. It's a great way to learn and cultivate your interest. Best of luck to you.

 

[Stumpkiller]

Welcome from New York State.

 

[B P Maniac Shooter]

This one should help you get started in one of the best addictions out there:

 

[Phil Coffins]

Just read everything on this site and you’ll be an expert too! Once you sort out the chaff.

 

[Larry (Omaha)]

Looking to finish a St. Louis Hawken rifle build, went percussion since I’m a newbie. Trying to learn as much as possible so I can shoot and hunt safely.

Erik

Welcome Erik from the state of Nebraska! Post some pics of your project. We love newbies and their builds!
Larry

 

[zerosprk]

Hey Erik, welcome from northern New Mexico. This is a great forum with really great folks. If you have a question or need help all you need to do is ask. And yes, pictures, pictures, pictures!

 

[DarkOpr8r]

I’ve been knife making since 2007 but haven’t done much with it as of late, life got too busy. Looking to retire in a few years to our place in the hills of WV and that’s what I plan on doing in my spare time. Hoping to use some of that craftsmanship in the muzzleloader world!

 

[TFoley]

Welcome from the land of Hereward the Wake [NOT 'woke'].

 

[DarkOpr8r]

Welcome from the land of Hereward the Wake [NOT 'woke'].

Thankfully and thank you!

 

[Old Timer 48]

Welcome!

 

[sawyer04]

Looking to finish a St. Louis Hawken rifle build, went percussion since I’m a newbie. Trying to learn as much as possible so I can shoot and hunt safely.

Erik

Excellent way to start the sport. This forum is crammed with advice, tips and tricks, I advise not getting into a big rush and documenting your successes and failures. As time goes by you will be competent and effective as a shooter, hunter, and contributor.
Welcome

 

[Justin.44]

Welcome from Missouri! -Justin

 

[UndeadPoet]

Welcome, from NC! Lots of good info and experience on here.

‘Poet

 

[thomas]

Welcome to the forum.
Thomas

 

[Eterry]

Howdy from north Texas and welcome to the forum. You'll find plenty of advice, and some of it will be really helpful.

 

[DarkOpr8r]

Howdy from north Texas and welcome to the forum. You'll find plenty of advice, and some of it will be really helpful.

That’s with most forums lol

 

[oncewas]

Howdy, and welcome. That was my first build also. It's a nice kit. Mine is very accurate. I was a little put off by the plastic sights but have found them to work quite nicely and see no reason to replace them at this time. Enjoy building it and shooting it.

 

[deermanok]

Welcome from Oklahoma.