need some help and information please

9ballbilly · December 17, 2011, 11:55 PM

I'm new to muzzle loaders and could use some information.

What I'd like to do is build a left handed side lock percussion rifle in .32 or .36 cal.. I can't seem to locate any mfg. with a kit for this. If anyone knows of one could you please let me know?

On the other hand, I would kind of like to try the build from scratch, if no kit is available. In that regard I'd like recommendations on where to buy the needed components ( such as a stock blank). I have no timeline for this project and would spend months or even years working on it with no regret.

I've been told inletting a stock blank is very challenging. Fortunately I have developed good relationships with three professional smiths that I could go to for help, so I wouldn't be all alone in the cold trying to figure things out myself.

Any help or tips would be appreciated, Thanks

mykeal · December 18, 2011, 06:52 AM

Two suggestions:

First, if you decide to build from scratch, get and study a copy of Recreating the American Long Rifle by Buchele and Shumway. It's available on amazon.com or eBay.

Second, contact Ray Franks at Sitting Fox Custom Muzzleloaders. He has a couple of left hand long rifle kits available and caliber is optional. Here's a link to his left hand early Lancaster .36: Early Style Lancaster .36 - left hand

Roaddog · December 18, 2011, 07:40 AM

Tennessee Valley Muzzleloading, TVM.com will have what your looking for as well. They are grate folks to deal with.

Hawg · December 18, 2011, 08:51 AM

Pecatonica River is a good place. They don't sell kits but have recommended parts sets for their stocks which can be had with any degree of inletting you desire. Most of them can be had in left hand also. http://www.longrifles-pr.com/index.shtml

kwhi43 · December 18, 2011, 11:24 AM

Tip Curtis, Tip Curtis, That's all you need to know. If you can't find his no.
I will look it up. He's in Tenn.

dlbarr · December 19, 2011, 01:51 AM

I second what RoadDog says: TVM is your place to go.

Also, you can get alot of great input from the forum over at http://muzzleloadermag.infopop.cc/eve/ubb.x

December 17, 2011, 11:55 PM	#1
9ballbilly Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2008 Location: northeast Florida Posts: 611	need some help and information please I'm new to muzzle loaders and could use some information. What I'd like to do is build a left handed side lock percussion rifle in .32 or .36 cal.. I can't seem to locate any mfg. with a kit for this. If anyone knows of one could you please let me know? On the other hand, I would kind of like to try the build from scratch, if no kit is available. In that regard I'd like recommendations on where to buy the needed components ( such as a stock blank). I have no timeline for this project and would spend months or even years working on it with no regret. I've been told inletting a stock blank is very challenging. Fortunately I have developed good relationships with three professional smiths that I could go to for help, so I wouldn't be all alone in the cold trying to figure things out myself. Any help or tips would be appreciated, Thanks

December 18, 2011, 06:52 AM	#2
mykeal Senior Member Join Date: October 8, 2006 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 2,772	Two suggestions: First, if you decide to build from scratch, get and study a copy of Recreating the American Long Rifle by Buchele and Shumway. It's available on amazon.com or eBay. Second, contact Ray Franks at Sitting Fox Custom Muzzleloaders. He has a couple of left hand long rifle kits available and caliber is optional. Here's a link to his left hand early Lancaster .36: Early Style Lancaster .36 - left hand

December 18, 2011, 07:40 AM	#3
Roaddog Senior Member Join Date: July 16, 2010 Location: East central Minnesota Posts: 202	Tennessee Valley Muzzleloading, TVM.com will have what your looking for as well. They are grate folks to deal with.

December 18, 2011, 08:51 AM	#4
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,188	Pecatonica River is a good place. They don't sell kits but have recommended parts sets for their stocks which can be had with any degree of inletting you desire. Most of them can be had in left hand also. http://www.longrifles-pr.com/index.shtml

December 18, 2011, 11:24 AM	#5
kwhi43 Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 1,393	Tip Curtis, Tip Curtis, That's all you need to know. If you can't find his no. I will look it up. He's in Tenn.

December 19, 2011, 01:51 AM	#6
dlbarr Senior Member Join Date: October 8, 2011 Posts: 162	I second what RoadDog says: TVM is your place to go. Also, you can get alot of great input from the forum over at http://muzzleloadermag.infopop.cc/eve/ubb.x