New rifle build
- Thread starter Sld1959
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TEXASforLIFE
Ronin
Flint or percussion cap? I can't tell, but cool as all get out! I had a black powder revolver that used caps. I built it when I was 14.
Sld1959
Hellcat
Flinter, the nose cap is just glued on. I am not happy with it and might cut and recrown the barrel to put on a thicker shorter one.
Annihilator
Emissary
Nice, my one friend used to build those rifles and pistols, they are very cool.
Sld1959
Hellcat
Lol not to worry. The walnut will be stained and oiled and the steel browned.Very nice! Have had thoughts of building one, enjoy metal and woodworking too.
But, whatever you finally do with it, just don't paint it black or you may have posted an AR anyways? Yes, am kidding!
The brass will be polished, kinda.. this is meant to be a working longhunters rifle.
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Sld1959
Hellcat
They are fun, dressing in period clothes, camping in a primitive shelter with period gear, and hunting with a flinter during December muzzkeloading season just is the funnest thing. It transports you to another time.
Bassbob
Emissary
My wife's cousin does all those rendezvous. He has a blast. Only guns he owns are black powder.
Sounds like could be fun, like cowboy action shooting.
Have seen some skits and reenactments over the years in various places. Knew some people who were really into period reenactments. Can be an amazing experience on how involved people can get into it. Pretty cool stuff!
Sld1959
Hellcat
It was a stock blank and parts. The stock was rough formed but no inletting. And it is the last time I would do it this way, it is so much harder and time consuming than I thought it would be. It's roughly been 4 years to this point.
By using just pieces bought here and there from different sources I made a few mistakes. The barrel is, I think, a touch too long, which I did not notice until I saw how the nosecap I picked looks in place. And I believe the trigger guard is not quite period correct.
I would recommend Track of the Wolf rifle kits for an easier, still a ton for you to do, and better fitted parts experience. They are inletted, but not to 100 percent in some areas so it takes fitting work.
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Sld1959
Hellcat
I did not know John Moses Browning invented the .270, learn something every day.I always kinda' figured if God had wanted me to hunt with a muzzle loader/black powder gun ...... he would never have invented the .270 Win.
Just kidding just kidding, I know Browning was not God, just his favorite gun designer...
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Sld1959
Hellcat
Thank you gentlemen. It really is fun and satisfying, I highly recommend the experience. The easy to do Traditions kits are just as fun to experience and make something you can pass down as the harder ones.
The whole experience, from building, to shooting and woodswalking is ummmm... slower, more relaxed. Yeah some people get real picky and look down thier noses, but you find that in any sport, just find your own way and let it work for you.
Highly recommended.
The whole experience, from building, to shooting and woodswalking is ummmm... slower, more relaxed. Yeah some people get real picky and look down thier noses, but you find that in any sport, just find your own way and let it work for you.
Highly recommended.
Keystone19250
SAINT
Very nice looking rifle.
Sld1959
Hellcat
Thank you