The kit i built is Deer Creek Mountain Rifle in .45cal The rifle was somewhat scary when i first opened the box and took notice to the carving and sanding that was in store but at the end, I finished the rifle in 4 days. Traditions and Lyman are pretty much the only 2 makers that offer affordable rifles to the average man. I own a Traditions kentucky classic flintlock " pictured below" that i bought and refinished, Beautiful shooting rifle and very easy to handle in the woods. The deer creek mountain rifle is a hell of a shooter. I personally would go with a rifle kit, you can do so much more with it and do it the way you want it. Shaping, finish, what ever way you want, a kit is the way to go if you want a rifle built to your personal liking.


Heres the deer creek below.


Heres a good place to look at kits they offer and see what you like. cayugad bought the traditions hawken and has had good success with it so far.
http://www.possibleshop.com/lymangunkit.htm

Also, the cva mountain rifle is exactly like mine, except my rifle has a Douglas barrel and is a .45, Great price on the rifle.

http://www.possibleshop.com/cva-rifles.htm

Depending how how much $$ is in the birthday card today, i may have another mountain rifle on my way in 50cal