Traditions Kentucky Rifle Kit- Left Hand Concern

[SCLeunissen]

This is my first post on this forum. I am wanting to build the Traditions Kentucky Rifle .50 Cal Percussion Kit. My problem is that I am left handed and they do not have a left handed version of that kit or any other. I normally would just shoot any right handed rifle left handed but with the way these rifles are I just was not sure if the cap would mess with my eye sight in my left eye or if there is some sort of a shield that I could put onto it to stop that possible issue. Thanks in advance.

 

[ord sgt]

There is a small brass cup that can be placed around the nipple, it being held in place by the nipple. Safety glasses are strongly recommended any time while shooting any firearms.

 

[bubba.50]

I'm so left-handed I can't even pick my nose right-handed. All my muzzleloaders are right-hand and have never been a problem. In fact, it makes the TC Hawken more comfortable to me than to most right-handers because that bulbous cheek rest doesn't get in my way. Wear shooting glasses(which you should do anyway) and you'll be fine. And if you're shooting from a rest, long sleeves are nice.

In fact, a few years ago I bought a left-hand Renegade and it just felt completely foreign to me. Never could learn to like it.

 

[deermanok]

Welcome to the forum. If you haven't purchased your kit yet, you could check out Lyman muzzleloader rifles. They have several models of finished guns in left hand.
I recommend the gun works/muzzleloading emporium as an online source.

 

[ord sgt]

For what it's worth, just for the challenge, I will shoot my wife's left handed flintlock from my right side. I am right handed, right eye dominate. But I wear eyeglasses all of the time.
But, as I said in my other post, eye protection while shooting any firearm, especially muzzle loading rifles, is important.

 

[Phil Coffins]

Starting your muzzleloader experience with a Traditions kit is going to put you to the test. Take a hard look at other kits. The Lyman is a much better first kit and if a full stock is the only way to go for you shop around and avoid the CVA or Traditions kits.

 

[Curley 50 cal]

My first and only build so far was a Traditions Kentucky 50 cal cap kit. I had a devil of a time with the gap between the fore stock and the butt stock. If I got that to match then the gap between the fore stock and the brass end gap opened up. I will have try to make a filler plate to fill the rear gap. I will never again purchase a two piece stock kit. Anyway it does shoot well.

 

[mushka]

I'm right handed but shoot long guns left shouldered. I have three Flintlocks that are right handed and they don't bother me shooting left shouldered, my cap guns are the same. I have one cap rifle that's a lefty and it always looks funny to me but makes no difference when shooting it. Just make sure to wear good glasses when shooting anything.

 

[TCMonts]

I picked up a left hand TC Renegade a few years ago and I shoot it right handed. To me it's no different than shooting the left barrel on a double gun.

 

[bubba.50]

I picked up a left hand TC Renegade a few years ago and I shoot it right handed. To me it's no different than shooting the left barrel on a double gun.

That's what I tell people, one barrel of a double gun is always gonna be other-handed.

 

[ADK Bigfoot]

The only concern might be cap flash on the inside of your right arm (near the wrist.) The cup mentioned above will take care of that, or wear a guard on your wrist (I use a cut off sock.)

ADK Bigfoot

 

[hanshi]

I have a nice little .45 percussion and I put that brass cup on mine. They are worthwhile, IMHO, because the only rifles that ever spit on me were percussion.

 

[bang]

One I have had the brass cup on it. Removed it after first shot. Blew debris back in to my face. Cup great for underhammer, about all.

 

[nhmoose]

Do not shoot without SHOOTING or safety glasses. Most important thing you will ever learn.

 

[dave951]

Some like the brass cup, I don't. Best thing to do shooting left handed with a right hand percussion gun is wear something to cover your wrist and forearm along with safety glasses.

 

[1BadDart]

Pecatonica River has several LH kits, my Virginia rifle came from there. It's not a parts drop in kit though, some fitting will have to be done.

 

[Rock Home Isle]

There is a small brass cup that can be placed around the nipple, it being held in place by the nipple. Safety glasses are strongly recommended any time while shooting any firearms.

I put one of those on all my percussion guns. It makes cleanup so much easier.

 

[smoothshooter]

This is my first post on this forum. I am wanting to build the Traditions Kentucky Rifle .50 Cal Percussion Kit. My problem is that I am left handed and they do not have a left handed version of that kit or any other. I normally would just shoot any right handed rifle left handed but with the way these rifles are I just was not sure if the cap would mess with my eye sight in my left eye or if there is some sort of a shield that I could put onto it to stop that possible issue. Thanks in advance.

Never shoot a BP gun without eye protection.
Especially percussion guns.

 

[The Appalachian]

There are left handed kits out there that are light years ahead of the quality of a Traditions. Personally I wouldn't waste my money if you possess modest skills and own a few tools.