That turned out well. Seems as if there wasn't many issues with the build. Especially like the carving. I am happy for you.
I have read, and seen videos, of all sort of problems people had with the Crockett kit rifles. Most of it was due to the stock not being correct. Some had to actually fill in gaps with pieces of wood. I was actually looking into purchasing a Crockett kit rifle but found a replacement stock would be at least a one year wait. Still haven't written off getting one but I'm waiting to hear from more folks after they have gotten Crockett kits to build up.
I will add that my factory made Crockett rifle gives me more enjoyment than all the other ML's I have owned combined. At a whole whopping 20 grains of 3F and the small .310 RB, it is very economical. The recoil is next to nothing and the noise level is very low. Also, no short starter is required to get the ball started with my Crockett rifle, not even with .015 ticking.
I absolutely love hunting with my Crockett Squirrel rifle. Indeed, much of it has to do with squirrel hunting in general. However, the Crockett rifle is simply a pleasure to use as a squirrel tool. Its a real test of ones patience, hunting skills and marksmanship. Also, there's simply something very special about sending that small .310 RB up into the trees to shoot a squirrel.
Please post up after you have put your Crockett rifle through its paces.
I have read, and seen videos, of all sort of problems people had with the Crockett kit rifles. Most of it was due to the stock not being correct. Some had to actually fill in gaps with pieces of wood. I was actually looking into purchasing a Crockett kit rifle but found a replacement stock would be at least a one year wait. Still haven't written off getting one but I'm waiting to hear from more folks after they have gotten Crockett kits to build up.
I will add that my factory made Crockett rifle gives me more enjoyment than all the other ML's I have owned combined. At a whole whopping 20 grains of 3F and the small .310 RB, it is very economical. The recoil is next to nothing and the noise level is very low. Also, no short starter is required to get the ball started with my Crockett rifle, not even with .015 ticking.
I absolutely love hunting with my Crockett Squirrel rifle. Indeed, much of it has to do with squirrel hunting in general. However, the Crockett rifle is simply a pleasure to use as a squirrel tool. Its a real test of ones patience, hunting skills and marksmanship. Also, there's simply something very special about sending that small .310 RB up into the trees to shoot a squirrel.
Please post up after you have put your Crockett rifle through its paces.
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