Traditions crockett kit arrived

[Tanker]

An update. More trying to make my squirrel look better. I maybe done soon. I'm about at the peak of my ability. I don't think it's bad for the first time every doing anything like this. I wouldn't say it's good by any means but I guess everyone has to start somewhere. Comments and criticism is welcome. I have a thick skin just want to get better and criticism is a good teacher.

 

[Gtrubicon]

I think the carving looks pretty good! I’m building a rifle also and to be honest, I don’t have the stones to try carving on it!

 

[Tanker]

I think the carving looks pretty good! I’m building a rifle also and to be honest, I don’t have the stones to try carving on it!

I was really nervous at first then it went away as I seen things appear. This is how I did it so far. My wife drew the squirrel. I transfer it from the paper to the wood using carbon paper. (I'm pretty high tech) I took my dremel and outlined everything lightly. Then used my dremel to remove the background. Then used chisels and files to shape things. I used the dremel from time to time to freshen up the lines.

 

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I recently picked up a used complete Crockett rifle on GB, just a week or so ago and before there was a big release of them from Traditions. Condition was not quite as listed but close enough.
Still havent shot it yet though. Seems like a neat little rifle.

 

[Tanker]

I recently picked up a used complete Crockett rifle on GB, just a week or so ago and before there was a big release of them from Traditions. Condition was not quite as listed but close enough.
Still havent shot it yet though. Seems like a neat little rifle.

I can't wait to shoot mine. It's seems like a nice rifle to spend the day hunt small game. I bought some round balls for it today. Not sure what I expected but they are small. I think I misjudged how small 32 is.

 

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I can't wait to shoot mine. It's seems like a nice rifle to spend the day hunt small game. I bought some round balls for it today. Not sure what I expected but they are small. I think I misjudged how small 32 is.

Then remember in the movie, Jeremiah Johnson when he says, "he wanted a Hawken gun, .50 caliber or better, he settled for a .30, but damn it were genuine Hawken!"
A .30 cal RB is pea sized! Technical advisor was out to lunch that day!

 

[Tanker]

Then remember in the movie, Jeremiah Johnson when he says, "he wanted a Hawken gun, .50 caliber or better, he settled for a .30, but damn it were genuine Hawken!"
A .30 cal RB is pea sized! Technical advisor was out to lunch that day!

I just watched it the other day. I laugh every time I hear that part.

 

[Tanker]

A quick update. Finished up carving to the best of my ability. Decided to burn in some details. Didn't have a burning tool so I sharpen a nail and stuck it in my soldering iron. Sanded everything to 600 grit and stained. Everything is drying now. Tonight I may work on the brass. Just cleaning it up and stuff. Tomorrow will be oil the stock day. It's supposed to be 95 so no reason to go outside.

 

[TDM]

@Tanker I think it looks good. And your making it the way you want to, kudos for that. I’m trying to learn stock carving myself and it ain’t easy. You did good.

 

[Gtrubicon]

That turned out very well, I like it! now you can tell anyone to go get your squirrel gun and they will know just what to grab.

 

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i would have had smokey plainsman carve the squirrel [ re; patterning my nwtg]. seriously.. very nice.

 

[Tanker]

I'm calling it done. Very happy with it.

 

[Gtrubicon]

Looks even better finished. Let’s see some photos of targets next.

 

[Tanker]

Looks even better finished. Let’s see some photos of targets next.

I may hit the range tomorrow.

 

[Tanker]

Picture I forgot on the last message

 

[Tanker]

I took it to the range today. Temp was 94 with 2 million percent humidity. Before I even got to the range I decided to not make any adjustments. Just shoot to make sure everything worked fine and have fun. My buddy and I shot maybe 10-15 rounds out of it. Shot nice. We shot offhand. Here is one of the first targets. Not a great group for 25 yds but it wasn't the gun. Between sweat in our eyes and the sweat bees I was happy with just putting lead down range. Once the heat breaks a little I will get serious about sighting it in.

 

[TDM]

Kudos for braving the heat @Tanker! It’s more than I can take!

 

[Tanker]

Kudos for braving the heat @Tanker! It’s more than I can take!

I have never been known for being smart. I'm glad I went through.

 

[Jim K]

I have to admit, at first I wasn’t sure about the carving. But I like it now. Good job!

 

[Tanker]

I have to admit, at first I wasn’t sure about the carving. But I like it now. Good job!

When I was doing it there was times I was think about how much it may cost for tradition to send me a new stock. About half way through I started feeling a little more confident and I knew it wasn't going to be a train wreck atleast. Thanks for your comment.