Ya know, those new Traditions Kentucky are a duplicate of the old Spanish made Jukar of the 70's,,and the CVA split-stock Kentucky rifle kit!
I was amazed to see the style brought back into a production rifle for over the counter sales.
They are an inexpensive gun and ya git what ya pay for,,now don't take that wrong and be discouraged right away. If your the least bit handy,, you can make the rifle a good reliable shooter :-)
That long barrel is a slow twist and suited for ball.(and a good barrel at that!) But the light beechwood stock tends to lend the rifle front heavy,,addition of more weight behind the butte plate in the rear section is of great advange too hold and accuracy(about a 1/2 pound!),yet a sacrifice too carry!
The stamped-out locks are a bit rough,,but with a good strong mainspring. If a feller fully dis-assembles the lock and works each piece over with a stone or block,,it'll run alot smoother,,all the parts are readily available through Dixie Gun Works and other suppliers.
That darn split-stock is also a booger. That spacer needs too fit REALLY TIGHT! Almost always, additon of some kind of shim stock is needed and that includes some filing, drilling and fitting. Brass plate is available in lots of thickness' at many hardware stores across the country or what ever..
My point is, they'er inexpensive because they didn't spend alot of time at the factory! If you spend the few hours they didn't with the finish work,,you'll have a fine shooter. Just off the shelf?? Meidiocer at best.
