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Sierra_Nevada · August 8, 2005, 12:55 AM

this is my first black powder rifle. it is a dixie gun works hawken kit (cap lock). i am trying to install the barrel. i have attached a barrel rib to the bottom of the barrel (supports cleaning rod). when i try to install the barrel assembly it does not fit. when i try to seat the barrel the rib rests on top of the brass nose cap instead of in front of it stopping the barrel. supposedly this kit is all inletted and ready to go. it seems that the rib is too long. the barrel sits fine if the rib is off. anyone tried this kit, had this type of problem, or any suggestions? i sent an e-mail to dixie tonight also. the rifle is just about ready to go. its just the rib holding me back!

thx!

August 8, 2005, 12:55 AM	#1
Sierra_Nevada Junior Member Join Date: August 8, 2005 Posts: 4	Dixie gun works hawken kit problem this is my first black powder rifle. it is a dixie gun works hawken kit (cap lock). i am trying to install the barrel. i have attached a barrel rib to the bottom of the barrel (supports cleaning rod). when i try to install the barrel assembly it does not fit. when i try to seat the barrel the rib rests on top of the brass nose cap instead of in front of it stopping the barrel. supposedly this kit is all inletted and ready to go. it seems that the rib is too long. the barrel sits fine if the rib is off. anyone tried this kit, had this type of problem, or any suggestions? i sent an e-mail to dixie tonight also. the rifle is just about ready to go. its just the rib holding me back! thx!