Track of the wolf kit?

[xia_emperor]

I wanted to do my own build for the first time and have been looking at the:
Isaac Haines 1770 Lancaster longrifle
special parts kit with shaped & inlet forend, 38" swamped barrel,single trigger, maple, brass.

Do you think that this would be a ok choice for a 1st time build? also what tools do you recommend that I must have?

 

[rabjr]

I put together one of those parts sets. It went together pretty good, don't remember any major issues. Take your time and you should end up with a good result. :thumbsup:

 

[wayne1967]

Good parts but you might want to ask if all items are in stock. I waited 3 months on a stock from them and then 4 months on a trigger plate which ended up being discontinued and changed to a different style.

 

[Birddog6]

I have built 3-4 of them. Make SURE all of it is in stock when you buy it, or you may be 6 mo getting a parts. Then make SURE they sent the right parts & correct stock after ya get it.

I prefer one from Dunlap Woodcrafts & have built a bunch of them, much nicer wood for the $ and basically the same parts. If you want a PC one, go with Chambers kit as it is more PC/HC if that is a concern. All will make ya a nice rifle.

Keith Lisle

PS: Lock Inlet First,
Then Barrel to Vent position.
Then Trigger
Then Buttplate
Etc.

 

[xia_emperor]

the only berral in stock is the Rice Barrel Company in .50 all the rest are at accepting orders. everything else is in stock.

 

[4570tc]

With shipping @ over $30. I would ask for a KISS too!!!

There has to be better shipping some where?

I would shape my own from a blank before I would pay those pirate prices! I don't care what else you can put in the box for free, It is STILL too much!

sorry about the sideways travel but the cost of shipping burns my butt!

 

[longcruise]

Don't rely entirely on the "in stock" notice on the web site. Call them and go through each part number by number to confirm availability.

 

[xia_emperor]

ok, I will call. after I chase some pheasants. tomorrow.

 

[A.Merrill]

Tracks kits are very nice just make sure they have all the parts in stock. If not, just buy the parts they and get the rest from a diffrent supplier. I may use 4 or 5 diffrent suppliers on one gun. As for tools, :hmm: if this the only gun you plan building :rotf: (never seen anyone build just one) a 1/4"chisel, a good sharpening stone,inletting black(a must),needle files, rasp,c-clamps are cheap & handy,hacksaw, that will get you started, buy the rest as you need them. You would not believe how mush a good book will help you. Recreating the American Longrifle is the best one you can buy right now. A good book will make a difference between a OK gun and a NICE gun, what do you want to build :thumbsup: Good Luck AL

 

[xia_emperor]

Thanks!!! well I plan on building a folwer next, but one step at a time. I don't have any tools so I am buying what I need. the crazy part is my wife is supporting this adventure. I bought a tap wrench but nothing else yet. I quess I need a drill as well. for a book I bought "Art of Building the Pennsylvania Longrifle"

 

[A.Merrill]

longbow, it sounds like you don't have any tools, the best tip I can give you to get the most tools for your dollar is go to a pawn shop. Here hand tools sells for $3.00 a pound. I bought a good electric drill for $5.00. Old screwdrivers you can grind to a sharp edge for a scraper. You never know what you will find and it can change every week in a pawn shop. Buy all the files you find. Use one set for steel and one for brass. Even the rusty files Coke will clean then. Good Luck AL

 

[xia_emperor]

yes not having tool would be correct. My friend make his own longbows and he is allowing me to use his shop, but I plan on getting my own tools as I go. thanks for the tip about the pawn shop. I will check that out.

 

[rabjr]

Have you looked at the gun building tutorial? Although it starts out on a blank, it still shows the same tools you will be using on your build.
http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/212751/

 

[hoochiepapa]

Learn how to sharpen gouges, chisels,etc. Very important that your tools are SHARP! :thumbsup:

 

[xia_emperor]

yes, I have. I have also watched the buildind ML DVD.

 

[xia_emperor]

maybe it would be easir to just buy a TVM in the white.

 

[Birddog6]

If you want one Easy, just buy one Finished..... Buying one "In the White" would give you some experience on Finishing, and also let you take it apart & put it together, similar to buying a Lyman rifle kit.

But if you truly want to Build it, just buy the book, a few tools, and a set of parts & build it. Nobody said they are easy... if they were easy, everyone on this site would not be asking all of these questions & needing advice of how to get out of the pickles they get into. :wink: They take concentration, study, planning, a few tools, scill with hand tools, & determination to complete..... and for some of us, a little bit of luck comes in handy now & then as well..... :wink:

Keith Lisle

 

[xia_emperor]

I wanted one to build to save money and thought it might be fun to build as well. after looking at tools it seems that I will spend about the same for a built rifle from TVM as I would building one myself. It looks like I have to wait six month for supplies from track of the wolf or six months from TVM. :surrender:

 

[A.Merrill]

longbow, look at knobmountianmuzzleloading.com they have a J.P. Beck in the white top of the line parts at a fair price. I think they will do about any gun in the white. Good Luck AL

 

[Goldhunter]

Also, take a look at Pecatonica River.
http://www.longrifles-pr.com/

There usually isn't that long of a wait with them.

Don't let the build intemidate you. Just go slow and ask questions. It really doesn't take a lot of special tools to build a kit.