Traditions Kentucky Rifle Quality?

[Pete G]

You are much better off starting with something that you will end up with later. Trying to save a few bucks on the front end can lead to less enjoyment of the sport than you would have otherwise had and you will either buy what you should have bought to start with, thus spending even more money, or you just might drop the whole activity and do something really stupid....like take up golf.

 

[azmntman]

something really stupid....like take up golf. :applause: :nono: :td:

 

[rdrash]

Try Becky at hill folk muzzleloader supplies in saskatchawn. They are pedersoli dealers and also got me a traditions crocket kit.
306 2282949. They are good people

 

[hawkeye2]

At least with shooting we don't have to chase after the ball only to send it further away and repeat the process. :grin: :v

 

[FishDFly]

"Quality?"

Quality is defined in ISO 9002 in Europe and in the U.S. as conformance to established standards, some companies have low standards and others have much have much higher standards.

Seems simple, Traditions versus Pedersoli.

 

[AZbpBurner]

The price at a local gun store for a Pedersoli Kentucky is $645 and taxes which is $725.28 ($725.25, thanks to not having the penny anymore).

No more penny in Canada :idunno: . Odd, since apparently all your countrymen bring them to spend during their winter visits to Arizona :rotf: I get them in change quite often. As solid copper, they have an actual scrap value vs the USA zinc core penny.

 

[Farren55]

Ok everyone my decision has been made I will be going with a Traditions Kentucky kit, with some minor work to make the stock more similar to the 1792 Contract Rifle (Flatten out the stock slightly, add a patch box).

I choose Traditions because it's a nice in between for me with enough work to feel nice but not be beyond what I can do, a price that won't make me feel bad for changing the original design from what the company intended (when I get a perdisoli I'm keeping factory configuration).

 

[azmntman]

Did you find a flint kit? Where?

 

[Farren55]

The gun works, for $325 plush shipping

 

[azmntman]

I'm sure you'll be pleased, I built my percussion when I was 12!

 

[skip_63]

I purchased a traditions Kentucky rifle from Cabela's and the carry a couple of black powder flintlocks which they ship anywhere in Canada no problem. I did have issues with the main spring and on my third main spring finally got one that lasted more than a single shooting outing. I am also having issues with hitting the target standing at the line but fine off the bench my buddy thinks it is the length of pull that is causing my problem gun is 13 inches and my normal length of pull is 16 trying to compensate but also contemplating a new rifle

 

[Hermanoshawken]

Hello. In Spain many muzzleloader shooters have Ardesa weapons. Ardesa (Traditions) has greatly improved their weapons in the last ten years. I totally agree with you what it says on the Shenandoah rifle spark, for I have had. Making these small changes work very well. Greetings from Spain of a shooter and hunter with a muzzleloader.

 

[Micah Clark]

Other than not being a high quality hardwood stock and a few complaints about lock issues, most people seem to like Traditions as a good buy and a decent gun for the money. Some say they make pretty good barrels, too. I have a Crockett and the fit and finish is very good. Nice little rifle in 32.

 

[Farren55]

I am glad to say the point is moot, at a reenactment I managed to make a trade for a smoothbore trade carbine I had in exchange for a Pedersoli Pennselvaia rifle in need of some work (Possible lock replacement)!

 

[Crewdawg445]

Been there with Traditions and after major rework to both rifles they have turned out okay... With that said, save your penny's and buy a better quality gun. With BP rifles, expecially flinters you will get what ya pay for. Good luck! :hatsoff:

 

[RAEDWALD]

Hola Hermanoshawken I am glad that there are muzzleloader shooters active in Spain. How hard is it to find a range to shot at and what are the laws regarding muzzleloaders in Spain?

We live in very rural France and my wife is thinking of buying us a house or apartment in a small town in Spain to use in the winter and move into when we are too old to be out in the middle of nowhere and need services close at hand. Asturias is lovely and the cider is superb but too wet for us I suspect.

 

[azmntman]

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[Tinker2]

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Hello. Apologize for the delay in responding. Gun laws in Spain are fairly restrictive, and muzzleloader also need a permit or license. In Spain there is not much love of hunting with muzzle-loading firearms, but as there is a lot of ignorance in political and here you should not write about politics I prefer to stay silent. Sincerely.



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[hanshi]

I've owned and enjoyed two Traditions rifles. They are not top of the line but they are very accurate and reliable. One I killed deer with for 20 years before trading it. The other (a Crockett) took many squirrels the dozen years I owned it; it's accuracy was astonishing.

 

[Hermanoshawken]

I apologize for not having translated, with Google Translator.
Regards.