..... KIT GUNS .........

[hawgslayer]

Need some thoughts, opinions and first hand knowledge concerning KIT GUNS :!: I can get a "TRADITIONS" ST. LOUIS HAWKEN in .50 cal for $350.00. The price really isn't the issue. The issue is, how safe are they to shoot and how is the accuracy :?: All replies will be appreciated :yeah:

Ray.......... :wink:

 

[cayuga]

There is nothing wrong with kit guns. If they are assembled correctly, they make a nice rifle. But that kind of money for a Tradition's St Louis Hawken I personally, and now this is my opinion, too much!! I have a friend that shoots a Traditions St Louis Hawkens .50 caliber. And I have shot it. I personally was not impressed with it at all. Now their Woodsman Hawkens is a nice rifle.

if you want to put a kit together, get a Lyman Great Plains Rifle Kit. They are nice looking, and make a great rifle.

 

[catfishtony]

350 is high for this kit.
kit guns are safe. i think you will find many posts online with a simple search
this is a rough kit at best the wood in this line "hardwood" meaning just that
might be maple but i would not hold my breath on that one.
but then hardwood is a large area of wood types.
a good stain will be in order.

you may need these if you get the kit.
https://www.traditionsfirearms.com/data ... 674553.pdf
https://www.traditionsfirearms.com/data ... 523276.pdf
https://www.traditionsfirearms.com/prod ... percussion


take a peak at this link.
http://www.dixiegunworks.com/default.ph ... 22_162_192

 

[hawgslayer]

rayer:

Thanks for the links. I'll be checking them out thoroughly :!: :!:

Ray.......... :wink: