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I want to build a flintlock. I'm looking for a 95-98% inlet stock, just plan maple or slightly curly maple in either Transitional or Virginia style. Iron hardware. a 36" barrel in .58 or 62. cal.
I do not have the tools to do a whole lot of metal work, but I do know someone who would be willing to help me with cutting the sight and tennon grooves. I'd like the barrel to be drilled and tapped for the breech plug and the vent to be drilled and tapped.
I've looked at Sitting Fox, Pecatonica River and Tennessee Valley Muzzle Loaders and Jim Chambers. My father purchased his stock from TVM and was pleased. Jim Chambers are the most expensive and out of my price range. Sitting Fox was the cheapest which makes me nervous.
I'd like to spend less that $600.
This will be my first attempt and building a muzzle loader. I have shot lots of them before and are familiar with parts and how they go together.
My question is this, any suggestions as to what lock, barrel and trigger to use? Sitting Fox uses L&R for lock and trigger, TVM uses GM barrels, Siler locks and Davis triggers. Pecatonica uses the same. And of course, Chambers uses Siler locks.
There are a lot of different parts out there. I need some guidance.
Thanks!
I do not have the tools to do a whole lot of metal work, but I do know someone who would be willing to help me with cutting the sight and tennon grooves. I'd like the barrel to be drilled and tapped for the breech plug and the vent to be drilled and tapped.
I've looked at Sitting Fox, Pecatonica River and Tennessee Valley Muzzle Loaders and Jim Chambers. My father purchased his stock from TVM and was pleased. Jim Chambers are the most expensive and out of my price range. Sitting Fox was the cheapest which makes me nervous.
I'd like to spend less that $600.
This will be my first attempt and building a muzzle loader. I have shot lots of them before and are familiar with parts and how they go together.
My question is this, any suggestions as to what lock, barrel and trigger to use? Sitting Fox uses L&R for lock and trigger, TVM uses GM barrels, Siler locks and Davis triggers. Pecatonica uses the same. And of course, Chambers uses Siler locks.
There are a lot of different parts out there. I need some guidance.
Thanks!