I need help

[rey]

I just received a muzzleloader kit from my son in law as a gift. It doesn't come with a manual. They tell you to send for a book, which I did. I've never handled a muzzle loader before and I don't know where to start. Does anyone know of someone I can get to help me build it or build it for me. It cost 700 dollars and I'm afraid I'll ruin it. I will be happy to pay for help.

[Grizz2720]

The best piece of advise I can give you is take your time. All most all of the kits out today are pretty straight forward. The barrel should fit in to the stock smoothly. If you have to file on the dove tails to get the sights to fit do it slowly you want the sights tight so they will stay in place.
Have fun if you start to get frustrated it is time to walk away for a while.

[S&W 10mm]

^^^^
Good advice

[nfafan]

I'm gonna bet you have a CVA kit...

Regardless, go here and check out their BP videos to help get you in the mood.

http://www.cva.com/videos.html

and check out your friend, the FAQs

http://www.cva.com/faqs.html

Have fun! Stain it Russian Red!

[rey]

I don't know what the difference is, but the one I have is a Hawken, full stock flintlock.
Rey

[Jake Mc.]

I don"t know alot about muzzloaders, but this site looks like it may prove helpful!

Also, try this one...

Good Luck!!
Jake

[rey]

Thanks for the links. I'm going to read all of them and see what I can do.
Rey