Blackpowder Rifle Kits

[Kirk Freeman]

Ideas for Christmas include blackpowder rifle kits? Guns that I can take across state lines.

100 years ago when I worked for Galyans I bought a couple of T/C kits that did not break the bank, less than $100 IIRC with my employee discount. The ones I see now . . . Katey, bar the door. Man, a Lyman is $700. So much salt.

Is this just the new reality with inflation and 30 years passage of time?

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

Unfortunately.

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I did get this yesterday in the email

 

[Floivanus]

Traditions are the cheapest still, invest arms are better quality, but you’re still gonna pay quite a bit, about $100 more; even 3 years ago they were $250 for a traditions gun, which was too much to me.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Man, Rip Van Winkle better get with the times. Holy cow.

 

[pilgrim]

4Ideas for Christmas include blackpowder rifle kits? Guns that I can take across state lines.

100 years ago when I worked for Galyans I bought a couple of T/C kits that did not break the bank, less than $100 IIRC with my employee discount. The ones I see now . . . Katey, bar the door. Man, a Lyman is $700. So much salt.

Is this just the new reality with inflation and 30 years passage of time?

Unfortunately yes, the mass produced flint or percussion kit guns in the $500 to $700 range while just the parts for a scratch built rifle can run 1200 or more.

 

[G192127]

Check out track of the wolf and ox-yoak for quality kits. Pecatonica for 7-800 range

 

[Magyars]

I've tossed around the idea of a blunderbuss kit....
Just never seem to get it done...
I like the thought of modifying one for a canoe gun

 

[Kurr]

If you want a good quality kit, you NEED to check out Jim Kibler.

For builders of contemporary flintlock long rifles

The online store of Jim Kibler--contemporary flintlock rifle artist. Selling rifle kits, rifle making supplies, accessories and specialized learning materials.

kiblerslongrifles.com

His kits are by a traditional rifle maker who has went to cnc. Very precise fit ups from what I hear.

His mountain rifle kit is on my bucket list.

Also has a youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kiblerjim

 

[Nazgul]

I am assembling my second Kibler rifle now. They are very good quality from an excellent American company. He makes or sources all parts Fromm the US.

The quality is the best for the money.

It would cost you about $1300-1400 but you would end up with a lifetime rifle to be proud of. They do not require excessive skills to complete.

Don

 

[Max Volume]

I have heard only good things about Kibler.

 

[cg21]

I have heard only good things about Kibler.

Same, I talked to a well known builder and he said beside the fancy finishing touches ANYONE can assemble the new Kibler kits since they started the cnc process.

but wow they are PRICEY. I really want one…… seems it is a labor of love though because they do not hold value. So you better really want one.

 

[Remington 90T]

The T/C kits probably was the most finished kit gun out there. Compared to many of the other big dollar kits out there today .My first T/C kit I unboxed in the morning and shot it in the afternoon,

 

[Morgan12]

If you want a good quality kit, you NEED to check out Jim Kibler.

For builders of contemporary flintlock long rifles

The online store of Jim Kibler--contemporary flintlock rifle artist. Selling rifle kits, rifle making supplies, accessories and specialized learning materials.

kiblerslongrifles.com

His kits are by a traditional rifle maker who has went to cnc. Very precise fit ups from what I hear.

His mountain rifle kit is on my bucket list.

Also has a youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kiblerjim

This is probably the best option for building your own. Just the locks themselves are outrageous anymore and flintlocks need good locks. I’d stay away from Spanish made kits the metal is not so great