Wanting a muzzleloader set up

[kahlerpaul]

I am looking to buy a rifle and have it tested and slightly modified. I live in Wenatchee Washington. Hoping for somebody close to do the job.

 

[Cruzatte]

Tested? For what? Slightly modified? How? These are things we do ourselves as part of the hobby. So I'm not at all certain what it is you're after.

 

[Rifleman1776]

Tested? For what? Slightly modified? How? These are things we do ourselves as part of the hobby. So I'm not at all certain what it is you're after.

Puzzled also.

 

[wiscoaster]

I think maybe he means that he just wants a rifle for shooting only, and he hasn't found exactly what he's looking for amongst production rifles, and either doesn't want to or doesn't feel qualified to do the mod work himself.

 

[wiscoaster]

...These are things we do ourselves as part of the hobby....

"The hobby" means different things to different people that come here and sign up to post.

 

[Rebel]

What do you want the rifle for? Hunting, plinking, targets? Caplock or flintlock? Need more info.

 

[SOLANCO]

Buy a Kibler kit and have a good smith build it to your specs from the jump.

 

[TDM]

I'm curious to know what his criteria is and what he's looking for, hope it's not as bizarre as some have been lately.

 

[Trot]

A little more info will help us help you! Welcome!

 

[kahlerpaul]

Thanks! I plan to use the rifle for hunting only in Washington state. Would like a tang peep sight. Need advice on loads and bullets. Seems it would be good to order through somebody who can also do the sight mounting and supply powder, primers, etc. Close to Wenatchee if possible…..

 

[IanH]

Primers?

 

[kahlerpaul]

Primers?

Yes, in this state we can use them as caps

 

[Rendezvous Valley Trading]

Welcome! Maybe cruz around this forum and take your time and really figure out what might be your best option. So many ways to travel. Alot of great guns come up for sale here quite often. Figure out what it is that you want to start with and that way you aren’t disappointed with what you first get. I guess it doesn’t matter. Never mind. As soon as you get one immediately you will want another the same day...!!. Just have fun and most of all be safe!!

 

[kahlerpaul]

Thanks! Will keep looking.

 

[kahlerpaul]

Buy a Kibler kit and have a good smith build it to your specs from the jump.

Finding the good smith, that’s the problem. Ideas?

 

[cynthialee]

Howdy from Spokane.

I have hunted in Washington State on and off for the last 15 years. If you plan on hunting the MZ season be sure that your rifle is compliant with the state regulations. Most of the more modern inline offerings are not compliant. Sidelock rifles are all compliant.
Find yourself a TC Hawken, a Lyman Great Plains Rifle or a CVA or Traditions sidelock rifle. (doesn't much matter with the traditions or cva, they are all basically the same gun with minor differences between models) These are all good entry rifles that will serve well for hunting. Don't bother with the 209 primers and the nipple conversions. A sidelock only needs a percussion cap. Even if you are using pyrodex a normal cap is all you need.

Where are you planning on hunting?

If you watch the gun sale section of the forum a rifle that suits your needs will come around in short order. Might even find one with the peep sight already set up on it.

 

[kahlerpaul]

Howdy from Spokane.

I have hunted in Washington State on and off for the last 15 years. If you plan on hunting the MZ season be sure that your rifle is compliant with the state regulations. Most of the more modern inline offerings are not compliant. Sidelock rifles are all compliant.
Find yourself a TC Hawken, a Lyman Great Plains Rifle or a CVA or Traditions sidelock rifle. (doesn't much matter with the traditions or cva, they are all basically the same gun with minor differences between models) These are all good entry rifles that will serve well for hunting. Don't bother with the 209 primers and the nipple conversions. A sidelock only needs a percussion cap. Even if you are using pyrodex a normal cap is all you need.

Where are you planning on hunting?

If you watch the gun sale section of the forum a rifle that suits your needs will come around in short order. Might even find one with the peep sight already set up on it.

Howdy from Spokane.

I have hunted in Washington State on and off for the last 15 years. If you plan on hunting the MZ season be sure that your rifle is compliant with the state regulations. Most of the more modern inline offerings are not compliant. Sidelock rifles are all compliant.
Find yourself a TC Hawken, a Lyman Great Plains Rifle or a CVA or Traditions sidelock rifle. (doesn't much matter with the traditions or cva, they are all basically the same gun with minor differences between models) These are all good entry rifles that will serve well for hunting. Don't bother with the 209 primers and the nipple conversions. A sidelock only needs a percussion cap. Even if you are using pyrodex a normal cap is all you need.

Where are you planning on hunting?

If you watch the gun sale section of the forum a rifle that suits your needs will come around in short order. Might even find one with the peep sight already set up on it.

Thanks! From Wenatchee

 

[SOLANCO]

Finding the good smith, that’s the problem. Ideas?

If you go with a Kibler, ask them. Not on their website any more but they used to offer a build service and I do not doubt they still do.

 

[mikesto44]

You might want to check out David Rase. Excellent builder and craftsman. He's near Beaverton Washington. If he can't do it, nobody can

 

[Tumbledown]

Which style of gun are you looking into, inline or sidelock? Inlines are not discussed here, and 209s are generally an inline thing.