Traditions Kentucky Rifle Kit

[Sixgun_Symphony]

I was looking at the Kentucky rifle kit from Traditions as a gift idea to get a friend started in muzzle loading. I like the low price, but the low price makes me suspicious about quality. Is this worth buying?

https://www.traditionsfirearms.com/product/Kentucky-Rifle-Kit-.50-cal-Percussion

 

[Sixgun_Symphony]

BTW, we will be hunting wild pigs.

 

[kje54]

I was looking at the Kentucky rifle kit from Traditions as a gift idea to get a friend started in muzzle loading. I like the low price, but the low price makes me suspicious about quality. Is this worth buying?

https://www.traditionsfirearms.com/product/Kentucky-Rifle-Kit-.50-cal-Percussion

Everything I've read (mostly here) concerning Traditions Kentucky rifles has been quite positive. Supposedly they are accurate rifles that pretty much go "bang" every time.

 

[Phil Coffins]

A experienced builder with a good understanding of how to correct the problems can make a serviceable rifle from that kit. To get some one started in the sport that would be my last choice. And yes I‘ve built three of them over the years. Low price is not your friend!

 

[Sixgun_Symphony]

A experienced builder with a good understanding of how to correct the problems can make a serviceable rifle from that kit. To get some one started in the sport that would be my last choice. And yes I‘ve built three of them over the years. Low price is not your friend!

My friend is a machinist. But he is new to firearms, maybe I should upgrade to Investarms?

 

[mooman76]

Traditions is a good starter gun.

 

[Phil Coffins]

Even the Traditions Hawken or Mountain rifle would be a better choice.

 

[deermanok]

A lot of people seem to like to bash Traditions muzzleloaders.
I currently own 3. While they may be more of a budget friendly alternative to more expensive guns out there, they shoot good.

 

[Sidney Smith]

I'm no fan of Traditions guns, but for a starter gun, it will suffice. If a percussion, there's not much to go wrong.

 

[User_Dan]

I built a flint 50cal as my first muzzle loader. It shoots absolutely Fine, fit and finish is just ok. Tiny 5/8" flints so it's a small spark. Dont let people bash it, fun little gun.

 

[Pilgrim]

I was looking at the Kentucky rifle kit from Traditions as a gift idea to get a friend started in muzzle loading. I like the low price, but the low price makes me suspicious about quality. Is this worth buying?

https://www.traditionsfirearms.com/product/Kentucky-Rifle-Kit-.50-cal-Percussion

I am building a Traditions Kentucky 50 cal. kit now. There is some inletting to clean up. If you put it together as packaged it should work out pretty well. I found a few things I was disappointed about but they should not affect the accuracy or dependability. I am using this kit to sharpen my skills for a Kibler kit later.

 

[Phil Coffins]

Terry, let us know what you learned that helps you with a Kibler kit once your done with the Kibler. I’ve built one Kibler and was nothing but amazed at how easy it was to make a very fine rifle. The current ones are even better with the new lock and more details handled for you. They are more expensive but you will never need another flintlock unless for a different calibre!

 

[rafterob]

The Kentucky can have some issues getting the two stock halves to fit correctly but a machinist would certainly figure a way to overcome that. I would say yes, get him that kit. You get 5 more inches of barrel over the Hawken and that gives a better sight radius.

 

[Fifty Four]

You're a darn good friend, let that be said. That Traditions Kentucky percussion kit will be an excellent intro to muzzleloading and don't let anybody tell you it's not.

 

[Pilgrim]

Terry, let us know what you learned that helps you with a Kibler kit once your done with the Kibler. I’ve built one Kibler and was nothing but amazed at how easy it was to make a very fine rifle. The current ones are even better with the new lock and more details handled for you. They are more expensive but you will never need another flintlock unless for a different calibre!

OK

 

[Pilgrim]

The Kentucky can have some issues getting the two stock halves to fit correctly but a machinist would certainly figure a way to overcome that. I would say yes, get him that kit. You get 5 more inches of barrel over the Hawken and that gives a better sight radius.

Yes, fitting the stock together can have challenges. But, they can be overcome with patience and persistence.

 

[Sixgun_Symphony]

I just used my Discover card to purchase the kit from Dixie Gun Works website.

 

[Tumbledown]

I have done 2 of these, and detailed them here in the forums. Check my posts for them. My avitar is from one of them.

 

[Sixgun_Symphony]

I have done 2 of these, and detailed them here in the forums. Check my posts for them. My avitar is from one of them.

I looked, great pictures. If there is going to be future projects with these kit guns I hope you will consider video production. A tutorial video series will really help alot of guys get started.

 

[Dave Dworshak]

just build it and have fun! i have a Kentucky pistol kit to put together this winter.