kentucky rifle kit

The only kits - at least the ones that are basically finished except for the staining of the wood/put part A into slot B - that I am still aware of, that can be sourced in Canada are produced by Traditions. They have a Kentucky style and one they call a Hawken which doesn't really resemble a Hawken but is a nice looking half-stocked rifle.

The cost of their kits at the wholesale level are barely 50 bucks less than their finished rifles so the few guys that have asked, when quoted a price (I sell a few side locks at work), changed their mind.

The only importer I am aware of that will even bring them in is REDL Sports (Vancouver area). So if you are really after one you can google them, give them a call and find out if they have a retailer local to you that would handle the sale. REDL doesn't sell to the public.

Lyman does still produce their Plains Rifle kits (based loosely on a Hawken Rifle) but they only drop ship and won't touch less than a case lot. So might be really tough to find one on this side of the border - as a retailer I am not interested in a case lot of kits when there is almost no demand for them.

The Lyman kits can be sourced from Track of the Wolf (in the US) but they list at $500 (USD), plus shipping, plus customs/taxes - so again, can buy a finished one for less.

Pedersoli also produces some kits but I have no experience at all with them - have never seen one, and have no idea of the cost range. Marstar, who used to be a sponsor (maybe still is) is a Pedersoli dealer and may be able to at least answer some questions about the kits.
 
AFAIK, black powder guns aren't ITAR controlled, so you should be OK to go to the States and pick one up or have it shipped to you. CVA and Dixie had some pretty nice kits. Also, Cabelas (US) used to sell their own line of kits.
 
Track of the Wolf also sells plans incorporating parts they stock. You choose the level of inletting you want and free to change parts to your taste. Expect a grand at least by the time you hit the order button (and you'll probably be back once or twice) but it can give you a nice result.
 
You get what you pay for - especially if you want to build a flinter. Going cheap, even the first time, provides a poor payback when you consider the personal time invested in completing the kit build. there is no import duty - just 5% GST and shipping costs (plus of course USD exchange rate which right now is the best in a couple of years). f you want to cut corners then buy plain maple wood and a straight octagon rather than swamped barrel. Don't go cheap on a flint lock but a good percussion lock will be a lot less expensive. Think Track of the Wolf or Pecatonica Long Rifle Supply: both are excellent service and good components.
 
Ol' Flinter said:
You get what you pay for - especially if you want to build a flinter. Going cheap, even the first time, provides a poor payback when you consider the personal time invested in completing the kit build. ....
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Very true and the result of going cheap is ya might get scared away (through sheer frustration or deep disappointment) from what is otherwise a relaxing past time.

That said, some of the old mainstays like Lyman or T/C are affordable and shouldn't let you down.
 
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