The Traditions St. Louis Hawken 50 caliber percussion muzzleloading rifle kit puts authentic black powder shooting in your hands—literally. This is a build-it-yourself kit that comes pre-assembled at the factory to ensure all the critical components fit together properly; you finish the assembly using clear, easy-to-follow instructions. Whether you're looking for a winter project with family or want to experience the satisfaction of shooting a rifle you built yourself, this is the real deal for muzzleloading hunters and historical shooting enthusiasts.

The St. Louis Hawken is built around a 28-inch barrel with a 1:48 twist rate, chambered in 50 caliber percussion. The action features a hooked breech for straightforward barrel removal and maintenance, and a double-set trigger that gives you precise control over shot placement. This is a genuine muzzleloader—not a modern rifle dressed up as one—which means you'll be loading black powder, patch, and ball the way shooters have for centuries. That hands-on process is part of what makes these rifles so rewarding for hunters and range shooters who respect the tradition.

Assembly is designed to be manageable for someone with basic tools and patience. All the pre-fitted components come together following the included instructions, so you're not starting from raw parts. Once complete, you'll have a finished muzzleloader ready to sight in and hunt or shoot on the range. Traditions recommends 2Fg or FFg (coarse granulation) black powder or Pyrodex RS and Pyrodex Select for propellant—keep that in mind when you're gathering supplies. Please note: black powder firearms are subject to state and federal shipping restrictions, so verify local regulations before ordering.

The Traditions St. Louis Hawken 50 caliber percussion muzzleloading rifle kit puts authentic black powder shooting in your hands—literally. This is a build-it-yourself kit that comes pre-assembled at the factory to ensure all the critical components fit together properly; you finish the assembly using clear, easy-to-follow instructions. Whether you're looking for a winter project with family or want to experience the satisfaction of shooting a rifle you built yourself, this is the real deal for muzzleloading hunters and historical shooting enthusiasts.

The St. Louis Hawken is built around a 28-inch barrel with a 1:48 twist rate, chambered in 50 caliber percussion. The action features a hooked breech for straightforward barrel removal and maintenance, and a double-set trigger that gives you precise control over shot placement. This is a genuine muzzleloader—not a modern rifle dressed up as one—which means you'll be loading black powder, patch, and ball the way shooters have for centuries. That hands-on process is part of what makes these rifles so rewarding for hunters and range shooters who respect the tradition.

Assembly is designed to be manageable for someone with basic tools and patience. All the pre-fitted components come together following the included instructions, so you're not starting from raw parts. Once complete, you'll have a finished muzzleloader ready to sight in and hunt or shoot on the range. Traditions recommends 2Fg or FFg (coarse granulation) black powder or Pyrodex RS and Pyrodex Select for propellant—keep that in mind when you're gathering supplies. Please note: black powder firearms are subject to state and federal shipping restrictions, so verify local regulations before ordering.