Well at a first glance it looks like a very "normal" Hawken. Kibler Kits have the headstart in quality and fit. I guess this one will also be more handy and well balanced as you said. The forestock looks not so bolt... I guess the Advantages are not so easy to see, just handling will convince us?
110% trust from my side, just let me know when pre order starts...
It's hard to explain to those who don't haven't studied these things much. To be frank I could make pretty marginal gun in terms of design and they would still sell. A significant portion of our customers have never really studied original work, nor emersed themselves in high level contemporary work. They really don't understand what separates different levels of work. It's often not about amount of decoration, but shapes forms, designs etc. Things words don't explain well. Let me just say that I approach every kit we make as if I were making a high end custom rifle. There are things that separate an $8000-10,000 rifle from a $2000 gun.
As to this particuar project, I'm very pleased at how it's come together. I think the stock architecture and individual component designs are quite nice and come together very well as a whole. I believe it fits within the context of original Hawken or plains rifles, but is a step up from the average piece.
As to pure function, I think it will be a joy to use. It will handle great and with our careful production, it should function more like a fine English gun.
I hope this explains things a little.
