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Rookie Woodsrunner build

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Never having handled a flintlock, nor even knowing what a “lock” was, I decided to try a kit, rather than buy one retail. After much research and lacking confidence in building one from parts, I purchased a Woodsrunner in the white from Jim Kibler. It was meant to be a fall project, but I could not wait.

Having watched the Kibler videos, taken this one apart and reassembled it, and now knowing what tools would be required, I believe my next one will not be bought in the white.

The members of the Muzzleloading Forum have been a tremendous help. I do not think that a day goes by that I do not read your posts that ooze so much intelligence and help. Thanks!

I finished the Woodsrunner today, and these are some pictures.
Looks great to me and I particularly like the red highlights in the finish never caring for the dark Aquafortise look.
 
More of a snap together than a "build".
I can see how a person of your capabilities would say that. And I admire your skill level. But I was not claiming my project to be any more than what it was.

But let's face it, a subject line saying "Rookie Woodsrunner Snap-Together Project" is just not as catchy. LOL! And it really discounts the hours I put into the project and the fact that there are screws required.

Build on, Comfortably Numb! Have a great day!
 
More of a snap together than a "build".
I guess your momma never advised you that if you didn't have anything nice to say, don't say nothing at all. That kind of comment is totally unnecessary. You might have the skills to make one from scratch, but not everyone else does, nor has the time to learn and practice them to get to that level.

I think Mark did a dang good job of putting it together and finishing. Something to be very proud of.
 
Great job! I hope mine comes out half that nice. I had a fit with the very first step - fitting the tang I to the stock. After cleaning up the inlet I had to deal with a gap about 1/16" at the back of the tang. As Jim says, "a gap is not good."
 
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