Traditions Kentucky Rifle Kit Review

Traditions Kentucky Rifle Kit Review

Cabela’s has the Traditions Kentucky Rifle kit on for $399 Canadian pesos once in a while and I get tempted every time. When it last came up for sale, I couldn’t resist because I’m a sucker for a good deal. The Traditions Kentucky Rifle kit is a “finish yourself” muzzleloader percussion rifle in .50 cal and made in Spain.

00:00 Intro
1:40 Why
02:45 Range footage
05:00 Thoughts
09:49 Trigger pull
10:30 Finishing notes

https://www.huntinggearguy.com/rifle-reviews/traditions-kentucky-rifle-kit-review/

34 Comments

  1. KishaScape on December 26, 2022 at 12:37 am

    Lovely rifle. I own one for home defense. Just as the founding fathers intended.



  2. Sean Hyndman on December 26, 2022 at 12:37 am

    I always wanted a replica "Last of the Mohicans" Kentucky Long Rifle… Good video man!



  3. mwmwmwmwmmdw on December 26, 2022 at 12:37 am

    *Canadian in 2040 reviews only gun they can still own*



  4. roberto cremonini on December 26, 2022 at 12:38 am

    I also built mine,it shoots pretty good,i use balls and sabot!



  5. Gallifreyan Gunner on December 26, 2022 at 12:38 am

    After watching this, I think I’m going to have to pull my Brown Bess from the back of the safe and burn some powder. Nice job!



  6. georgiaridgerunner 79 on December 26, 2022 at 12:40 am

    That crescent butt stock isnt intende to be used on the shoulder like modern rifles it crescent shaped so that in can be pressed into the arm near the pit



  7. Thomas Simpson on December 26, 2022 at 12:43 am

    on the second shot when you are standing it almost looks like water coming out of the barrel, what was that?



  8. Steve M on December 26, 2022 at 12:44 am

    Decent accuracy !!!
    That was awesome shooting here Buddy !
    Honestly, was expecting to watch a sh… show.
    But now I m honestly impressed.



  9. Ghost Shadow on December 26, 2022 at 12:44 am

    Used to get that kit for around $60 us dollars when I bought mine the stock was 1 piece.
    put on a display shoot at dusk with 100 grains of FG powder really large fireball out the end FG burns too slow so lots of powder burn outside the barrel.



  10. Hawx on December 26, 2022 at 12:45 am

    I wonder if they make any blunderbus kits…



  11. jv0410 on December 26, 2022 at 12:45 am

    Is there a website for replacement parts? I broke the trigger guard trying to bend it back into shape since it arrived bent. I couldn’t find anything on the Traditions website…



  12. John Marshall on December 26, 2022 at 12:51 am

    been thinking of getting my hands on one for a while bud, nice to see a Canadian channel talk about it



  13. RedLegionnaire 80 on December 26, 2022 at 12:54 am

    I read on a forum that the curve in the buttstock is supposed to go on your arm, just above your bicep, and not directly on your shoulder.

    Why it’s designed that way I have no clue.

    I’m currently in the middle of building the flintlock version of this rifle, and can’t wait to get it put together so I can take it out.



  14. erg0centric on December 26, 2022 at 12:55 am

    The butt plate goes further outboard on your shoulder, the hook goes in your armpit. Like a 22 target rifle.

    https://i.imgur.com/9mlof2Z.jpg



  15. Sukhoi Boy on December 26, 2022 at 12:59 am

    Ive wanted one for sometime. I think Im going to order the flint lock one though. anyone have experience shooting a flintlock in some mild rain?



  16. Mark Twain on December 26, 2022 at 1:00 am

    The butts were made that way to use as a weapon.
    When you fired that one shot, that butt made a very good bludgeon weapon, then you resorted to your short sword or tomahawk.



  17. Gordon Bradford on December 26, 2022 at 1:07 am

    There is a pre stain you should have used, helps with staining



  18. Nelline Cronje on December 26, 2022 at 1:09 am

    Alkanet root in turpentine make a nice stain.



  19. acanuck4life on December 26, 2022 at 1:11 am

    Too bad black powder so hard to come by ever since goex went out of business



  20. Interrogator Chaplain on December 26, 2022 at 1:12 am

    The butt is curved to put to agaisnt your bicep, not shoulder in the perpendicular shooting stance or trapper style.



  21. Mike Parent on December 26, 2022 at 1:12 am

    Looks like this will be one of the only legal firearms to own soon , lmao



  22. Eric Sitizma on December 26, 2022 at 1:15 am

    Thank you for making this video



  23. Capt. Cannuck on December 26, 2022 at 1:16 am

    I have a bunch of #11 if you can’t find any.



  24. hawkenrifles on December 26, 2022 at 1:17 am

    Hi. This Kentucky rifle is made in Spain by Ardesa and marketed in UDA by Traditions. Good rifle for the price, for shooting and hunting. Greetings from Spain.



  25. Tony Zhu on December 26, 2022 at 1:19 am

    Is the assembly video out? I can’t seem to find it.
    Forbidden Knowledge?



  26. Canbrit on December 26, 2022 at 1:22 am

    They make Flintlock kit too. I have a Hawken caplock from Safari Arms and love it. I am looking to get the deer hunter in flint from Traditions



  27. WontWorld on December 26, 2022 at 1:22 am

    Is the assembly video under the same channel?



  28. Blackpowder Rifle Hunter on December 26, 2022 at 1:22 am

    The crescent butt does NOT go into your shoulder. It rests on your upper arm between bicep and shoulder. You want to raise your elbow up when aiming down the sights with a check rest.

    It will be good to see some future deer hunting videos with that rifle.



  29. The Angry Canuck on December 26, 2022 at 1:25 am

    The Traditions mini cannon was cool, but this is pretty cool too. I like the brassing, very elegant 😌



  30. 94 Twenty Two on December 26, 2022 at 1:26 am

    Great job fellas 💯👍🏻



  31. Pure Protein on December 26, 2022 at 1:27 am

    Damn I missed the sale on it 🫡. Woulda definitely been happy to buy it for 399



  32. Mike Poteet on December 26, 2022 at 1:28 am

    I’ve bought one as a b day present to myself.



  33. Curonian Viking on December 26, 2022 at 1:29 am

    Can you make a video, that goes back to a rock being used as a weapon?



  34. Albemarle7 on December 26, 2022 at 1:35 am

    What caliber?