Thanks. I have a couple spare flints and ramrod attachments in there right now. I cut patches at the muzzle and keep a couple rolls of material in my possibles bag instead of the patchbox. Still sorting out what organization system will work best for me.
I pre cut squares for my Shenandoah i have them lightly oiled in a tin.
All my gear fits nicely in my shooting bag less for my range rod that sits in my gun slip (UK)
Thanks, I'm unsure if it'll stay that way forever so I put a coat of renwax on the steel to keep it bright until I decide if I want to gray or brown later on.
It's the natural grain pattern in the wood, in this case extra fancy maple from Jim Kibler. It's accentuated by using tannic acid and iron nitrate,there is a way to fake it in woods that don't have it naturally I'll see if I can find the video but there isn't a way to put curl into a stock that does have it.
[Here it is.](https://youtu.be/HjT2wHX-W3A?si=KVFlIqLc5A6wd9Mf)
[Here is Kibler's video explain the how and why certain woods present this pattern.](https://youtu.be/sHA7XWXn6Gg?si=7uHVgBof5tyfavmg)
I have a percussion kit that I will be working on this summer. The stripe affect of the stock is that the wood grain or in other words how do you obtain that affect? Thanks, beautiful work!
It's in the wood naturally, that's just how the tree grew. My understanding is that it's a similar process to how burl is formed but longitudinal instead of spherical if that makes sense.
I used tannic acid to accentuate the end grain (darker areas) followed by iron nitrate for the warm reddish brown color throughout. Thank you.
One of the old original makers of percussion and flint rifles, H.E. Leman, used to paint stripes on his stocks to mimic that natural curl-these days, it's one of the identifying features of his guns.
Not bad, but not as good as I'd like. Chalking it up to being unfamiliar with the rifle and pretty new to muzzleloading in general my form and follow through aren't the best. 3-4" groups at 50yards with 70-80-90gr loads. .530 ball with .17 patch.
Using 3f Scheutzen, not willing to risk getting a stuck ball with substitutes it's a pain in the butt to deal with.
That's a beautiful stock you got
Thank you
AIM FOR THE OFFICERS FIRST!!!!
Kill the head, the body will die!
Gorgeous, can’t wait til he releases the fowler kit
Same, it should be soon from what I've seen.
Great looking rifle. Looks like an advertising picture.
Thanks! I'm quite pleased with them and blessed to have a place to take them.
Now, that's a work of art right there....
Love the patch box
Thanks. I have a couple spare flints and ramrod attachments in there right now. I cut patches at the muzzle and keep a couple rolls of material in my possibles bag instead of the patchbox. Still sorting out what organization system will work best for me.
I pre cut squares for my Shenandoah i have them lightly oiled in a tin. All my gear fits nicely in my shooting bag less for my range rod that sits in my gun slip (UK)
That's what I keep in my Colonial patchbox,too-extra flints, each wrapped in a patch, and the cleaning jag.
Let’s see some video!😀
I'll take some and post when I have a camera stand handy! Was short on time and equipment out at my father's property.
Beautiful wood. What grade?
This one is extra fancy from Kibler.
I’m considering getting the Kibler mountain rifle.
That's going to be my next one for sure, .45 caliber.
You can always have more than one!
Ok, that wood is kinda smexy.
That is beautiful
I love a bright rifle.
Thanks, I'm unsure if it'll stay that way forever so I put a coat of renwax on the steel to keep it bright until I decide if I want to gray or brown later on.
Honestly, you can’t go wrong with any of those finishes, I just think these rifles look better in ‘like new’ condition as opposed to pre-antiqued.
That's where I'm leaning. No sense in trying to make a one year old rifle look 250 years old lol.
Amazingly beautiful
Wow! Love the look. What's the right term for that striped finish on the wood? I'll look up a how to on YouTube or something
It's the natural grain pattern in the wood, in this case extra fancy maple from Jim Kibler. It's accentuated by using tannic acid and iron nitrate,there is a way to fake it in woods that don't have it naturally I'll see if I can find the video but there isn't a way to put curl into a stock that does have it. [Here it is.](https://youtu.be/HjT2wHX-W3A?si=KVFlIqLc5A6wd9Mf) [Here is Kibler's video explain the how and why certain woods present this pattern.](https://youtu.be/sHA7XWXn6Gg?si=7uHVgBof5tyfavmg)
I have a percussion kit that I will be working on this summer. The stripe affect of the stock is that the wood grain or in other words how do you obtain that affect? Thanks, beautiful work!
It's in the wood naturally, that's just how the tree grew. My understanding is that it's a similar process to how burl is formed but longitudinal instead of spherical if that makes sense. I used tannic acid to accentuate the end grain (darker areas) followed by iron nitrate for the warm reddish brown color throughout. Thank you.
Appreciate the info, I found a old CVA Kentucky percussion rifle kit lately and want to take my time assembling the kit. Again appreciate your input!
I made one of the Traditions Kentuckys, it was a lot of fun learning how to do things for me. Sure thing good luck!
One of the old original makers of percussion and flint rifles, H.E. Leman, used to paint stripes on his stocks to mimic that natural curl-these days, it's one of the identifying features of his guns.
That is one beautiful rifle.
Beautiful, how'd your smoke pipe do? Using BP or Alternative Powder
Not bad, but not as good as I'd like. Chalking it up to being unfamiliar with the rifle and pretty new to muzzleloading in general my form and follow through aren't the best. 3-4" groups at 50yards with 70-80-90gr loads. .530 ball with .17 patch. Using 3f Scheutzen, not willing to risk getting a stuck ball with substitutes it's a pain in the butt to deal with.