RICH,Welcome to the ALR. The very first thing to do is buy books and videos of building longrifles. read them and watch the videos... several times . then do it again! when you think you have reached the point that you are starting understand, then it will be the time to buy the kit. Dont forget the tools needed to build your rifle . you cant build your rifle without the tools, so buy your tools and sharpen them. you will also need a work bench, a vise, a drill press, ect. Good places to buy your kits are track of the wolf and Jim chambers flintlocks. So get your books and videos first and study,study,study.
AGAIN WELCOME.
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