russ498
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I am really enjoying black powder shooting. I ordered a Jim Kibler Southern Mountain Kit with extra fancy maple stock. It will be 2 to 3 months before delivery. I just built a traditions kit for "practice". It turned out pretty well except for the stock. They use trash wood, and it shows. I also tried a browning solution instead of blueing. It turned out very splotchy. I removed it and went with the blueing and that turned out great.
Is there anywhere local to Baltimore to get maple scraps for wood finishing experimentation. I ordered iron nitrate stain from Kibler.
Any suggestions before I start. This kit is $$$$ and I want to take my time and do it right.
Is there anywhere local to Baltimore to get maple scraps for wood finishing experimentation. I ordered iron nitrate stain from Kibler.
Any suggestions before I start. This kit is $$$$ and I want to take my time and do it right.