i been wanting to build a big smooth bore flintlock...i want to hunt turkeys and such with it....turkeys will be the main game...but id definently be carrying it for squirrels and such also....and if i can stuff a huge roundball down there to put giant holes in targets...maybe deer if its accurate enough thats a great bonus...i only have one flinter and like to have back up guns or other options to take hunting...i was going to buy a bow this summer but it dont look like ill beable to afford the one i want being in college and all...but if i can build a rifle for...600 or less i may consider it...i was going to wait till after college to do it but hey...it may be cheaper then buying a bow...and if i can pull it off cash wise i just might do it now..im not looking for anything fancy...just a good reliable lock and barrel...id probably go with a kit...or somewhere i can get a stock thats inletted...i heard a jaeger rifle would be a good choice but cant find much of them anywhere...i want to go with somewhere around 12ga..(70 some cal probably.....)i can finish the stock and brown the metal thats no problem i like doing stuff like that...anyone know of what a good rifle would be and where to find one?? should i wait till my price range is higher?? waiting is no problem...just figured id ask..maybe i can find one cheaper then i thought....thanx guys....