Kentucky Rifle Kit from Traditions

[Sixgun Symphony]

I am looking at the Kentucky rifle kit from Traditions for a friend to get him started in muzzleloading. I like the low price, but the low price also makes me suspicious. I am sure a few people here have purchased these kits and assembled them and used them. I want to get your opinions. We will be using these Kentucky rifles to hunt wild pigs.

[mooman76]

Cap or flint? It's a good starter gun in caplock. Flint, I'd splurge nd get a little better one. Flint has a bigger learning curve than the cappers.

[Sixgun Symphony]

It will be a caplock.

[LAGS]

I am building my second Traditions "Kit"and I helped a friend build one of their Kentucky Kit for his grandsons.
The kits are easy to put together , and produce a good rifle.
I would hunt with them.
They are for sure not the Top of the Line for kits or final products.
But they are a very good Starting Point and are reasonable priced for what you end up with.

[Sixgun Symphony]

I am building my second Traditions "Kit"and I helped a friend build one of their Kentucky Kit for his grandsons.
The kits are easy to put together , and produce a good rifle.
I would hunt with them.
They are for sure not the Top of the Line for kits or final products.
But they are a very good Starting Point and are reasonable priced for what you end up with.

That is what I was looking for. A low cost, but serviceable entry level rifle kit. Thanks much!

[fixit]

I'm not a big fan of the Brass forestock separator, but it's serviceable. I picked up an old CVA kit at a yard sale many years back, and made it a half stock, eliminated the brass plate, and installed a permanent, epoxy bonded spacer made from contrasting wood. I find the final result a bit more esthetically pleasing!

[dave951]

In general, Traditions are serviceable basic rifles and while not target guns, are more than adequate for hunting purposes. For patch round ball, stick with real black powder 3f, pillow ticking patch lubed with either spit or mink oil, and a round ball that's about .005 under bore size.

[beagle74]

Sound and serviceable. What more can you ask for. If going flint, I would definitley spend more for a quality lock. In percussion you should be good to go. Clean it thoroughly.

[charlie b]

My first BP rifle was an old CVA kit KY rifle. Looked the same as the newer Traditions stuff. It shot well and was reliable.

[Sixgun Symphony]

I just used my Discover card to buy one from Dixie Gun Works website.

[LAGS]

I am almost finished with the Traditions Crockett .32 Kit that I am building for my wife.
So I ordered a Pedersoli .32 Cub flintlock rifle kit from Dixie for me to have a small caliber rifle to go shooting together.
Good luck with your build.

[Sixgun Symphony]

I am almost finished with the Traditions Crockett .32 Kit that I am building for my wife.
So I ordered a Pedersoli .32 Cub flintlock rifle kit from Dixie for me to have a small caliber rifle to go shooting together.
Good luck with your build.

Thanks much!

It is actually going to be my friend's build. He is a machinist and had told me that he wanted to learn more about firearms. A muzzle loading rifle kit will be a very good start. I told him that he can join us next year at my brother's place in Arkansas for a wild pig hunt
After he builds this Kentucky Rifle kit, he can move on to more advanced projects. I told him to get the print catalogs from Brownell's and Numrich Gun Parts Corporation; that he should buy gunsmithing books from Brownell's and start purchasing beat up guns at pawnshops for restoration projects.

[LAGS]

If your friend wants to do Home Gunsmithing then I suggest that he shop around Used Book Stores.
Over the years , I got a whole lot of used gunsmithing books.
I still have most of then , and still use them for certain references or Ideas .
It is a cheaper way to aquire more knowledge.
I would have been done with the Crocket Kit weeks ago.
But because of my knowledge and skill level , I am doing things like adding a patch box , a brass inletted side plate for the lock and a decorative brass Dragonfly to fancy it up for my wife.
I just wish I could post you pictures of this work.