Which kit?

[Tannehill]

I can't decide between a pedrosoli Lu in .45 or a traditions Hawken in . 50. About 150$ difference in price.

Help

 

[Phil Coffins]

Pedersoli.

 

[TDM]

I'm not familiar with The Pedersoli Lu.

 

[64Springer]

150 difference is Pedersoli all day long.

 

[barracudadave67]

Whats a Lu

Dave

 

[Eric Krewson]

For just a little more you can get a Kibler Woods Runner kit and have the best rifle kit on the market, bar none. Everything is pre-fitted, you will have it assembled in a couple of hours tops.

This picture is from the Alabama Kentucky Longrifle show; Mike Rayburn is a master at finishing Kibler kits, this is his table. A finished Woods Runner is on top, then two assembled Woods Runner kits followed by two finished Kibler Colonial rifles.

https://kiblerslongrifles.com/colle...er-rifle-kit-pre-order?variant=39687164821622

 

[Tannehill]

I meant Kentucky

 

[Tannehill]

I should say I have only built a Traditions Kentucky pistol, CVA mountain pistol and a Traditions Kentucky rifle. Thinking a cheaper Traditions might be easier , for such a novice.

 

[TDM]

I should say I have only built a Traditions Kentucky pistol, CVA mountain pistol and a Traditions Kentucky rifle. Thinking a cheaper Traditions might be easier , for such a novice.

The Pedersoli is of higher quality with a better lock. The Traditions isn't junk, just not quite as nice. And, as said, neither are in the Kibler league.

 

[user 34300]

If you want a long rifle get a Kibler. There is nothing better available, it is not close.

Chambers is fine but will require a lot more skill to complete.

The Pedersoli Kentucky has goofie styling. It also has a long breech plug with a chamber. That will give ignition problems. I would not own a Pedersoli but have flipped a few. They are better than the price point guns but that is all I can say about them. I have owned and now own several Kiblers. People like them so much they pry them from my hands.

 

[Eric Krewson]

The Kibler Southern Mountain Rifle and the Colonial kit do take a little bit of gun building skill to complete, they are not completely CNC machined like the Woods Runner kit. It took me about 15 hours to complete a SMR kit, I had done two scratch builds and a pre-carve parts gun kit prior to buying the Kibler. The SMR took some parts fitting and a lot of metal sanding, finishing and barrel draw filing.

I suspect the Woods runner kit would be easier to assemble than a Traditions kit.

 

[Tannehill]

Can anyone tell me what wood Pedersoli uses? Especially in The Kentucky.

I know Traditions used beech, or as they say select hardwood.

 

[JHB]

Walnut

 

[Tannehill]

Thanks

 

[Tannehill]

Have decided on a .45 Ped Kentucky percussion kit.

Wife and I are planning a trip to TN to DGW now.

 

[smokepolehall]

I certainly wish you the best of luck when you get the Pedersoli ! I am sure i have done my one n only charity gift to them !

 

[Felonious]

I recently put together a Pedersoli kit. It had all the pieces already assembled (it still needs to be disassembled to finish the kit though) and didn't require too much additional fitting on the stock. It shoots great.

I haven't tried a Traditions kit, but I'm very happy with my Pedersoli.

 

[JHB]

I did a Pedersoli scout carbine percussion last year. I love it not a bit of trouble so far.

 

[Tannehill]

On your scout did you blue or brown the barrel? How did you finish the walnut stock?

Pictures?

 

[JHB]

LMF products for all chemicals.
I browned the barrel.
Cherry stain first than Lancaster maple.
Permalyn sealer and finish.