Kibler smr I bought a Kibler SMR 40 Cal at the show in Alabama and really like the rifle. Blued metal parts, toe plate added, light carving on butt stock, fastest lock time I've ever seen! I also have been fortunate in getting my hands on several Kibler locks alone. Hero Member; Posts: 603; Another Kibler SMR « on: September 25, 2023, 07:23:26 AM I had been wanting a smooth bore for a while. And That's a nice looking SMR Is that the 45 cal. 1. 32 Kibler SMR . Wanted to make an little shooting video to update the channel some. 40 caliber built for my by Jim Kibler himself. WITHDRAWN Kibler SMR, 32 Cal. Photo Sharing; About SmugMug; Browse Photos; Prints & Gifts I'm finishing up my Kibler SMR kit this weekend. As far as leather for the flint I’ve always used deer hide or something similar in weight. 012" deep, depending on caliber. 45 « Reply #92 on: May 07, 2021, 11:54:51 PM » For pre-cut patches you might have a look at the Bridgers Best shooting patches. Now putting a finish on it with a lighter color than the first rod so I can Finished assembling this Walnut stocked SMR in . You'll have everything you need to convert the gun back anytime you wish. I actually thought of calling Kibler, but somehow I have it working again. The trigger guard is scratch I have another question to ask. This will be my first kit build I will have done, and feel fairly confident about most aspects of getting it together. Just requires patience. I prefer the . I should not assume everyone knows what the specs on the barrel are based on my general question. However, the cleaning up of the investment castings scares me a bit. The wait begins. The barrel has its under rib and ramrof pipes soldered on as one PRTC Transmissions Performance Products, Provo, Utah. I zeroed it in yesterday first two shots was in the balls each touching at 52 yards had Completed my Kibler SMR today. Re: Kibler SMR mod « Reply #1 on: March 08, 2020, 08:14:34 PM » It’ll throw your middle pipe way off center, and you’ll lose most of your muzzle flare but all the wood you’ll need is there, and there shouldn’t be any technical problems doing it. Osagian you could always build a . My humble opinion but . comToday we're trying out Re: Kibler SMR kit « Reply #15 on: April 20, 2021, 05:06:39 AM » I have the old 46” bbl, in . Powered by SmugMug. Buy a new lock plate from Kibler and put it in storage too. 022 patch lubed with Mr. I guess I am hopeful I may eventually be I was able to see, handle and shoot a Kibler SMR yesterday. Problem solved and saved me money ,as how could I explain a Leupold 4x on my pretty Woods Runner . Grooves cut . Comes with front and rear sights installed, and with correct size Tang bolt. 40, . I wish i could get the set trigger to be heavier, it is pretty light for cold winter shooting. I faked a copper rivet and instead made two small copper screws that attach from the inside to the nose cap. Ships in modified Kibler box. I didn’t use any epoxy or glue, the cap slides on tight but could be removed if needed. L. The one in this photo has been shot a couple of rounds. You will not be disappointed, either. Since i ordered my kibler smr, and before as well, I've been thinking of what I would potentially like to add to it. 36 cal for something different. be/jM6nfhJHunUBlackpowder tv sighting inhttps://youtu. SMR is done! I made the patchbox, nosecap and toe plate from scratch. I used JB Weld (also a copper rivet to look traditional) to glue the finished cap Those of you that have finished a Kibler SMR kit. The color came out a wonderful rich dark color, as seen SMR Replacement Barrel. First-time. The ramrod tip I made from a deer horn of a deer I killed. I have a 40 cal. I Today we're at a safe and remote location in Indiana, sighting in my Kibler Southern Mountain Rifle. The one thing I Kibler SMR Toe Plate Recommendations. The hole it puts in a squirrel is only . 32. The Traditions will be a lot more work than the Two coats of Kibler's iron nitrate with a coat of Trans-tint amber in between. 4. For those considering a Kibler kit gun, don't judge Kibler by my finished rifle. It was a 40 caliber quick ship kit I saved a few bucks Over the years I’ve used 7F 4F and 3F and though I’m sure there’s a difference it’s not noticeable to me. Nothing out of the ordinary, but the wood was very nice. I have a question on the Kibler SMR kit build: I love the architecture on the kit with one very minor exception, right at the rear ramrod pipe the wood goes Very slim and I First 7 shots out of a Rice/Kibler SMR. He says to make the slots progressively longer up the muzzle because Finished this Kibler Southern Mountain Rifle last week. I would like to know what size flints are needed for this lock. php?topic=68498. Mainly where WANTED Kibler SMR. Anyways, nice shootin. Nov 15, 2021. Kibler gets his barrels from Green Mountain. As far as caliber I have an old 36 caplock I really like so ordered my Kibler in the same caliber since I have the stuff I'll need to shoot it already and for what I do it fits the bill. Just finished up my Kibler SMR in 32caliber and am like a hungry dawg looking thru the windows at the meat market at a ten pound steak looking at the Woodsrunner. html; text; Author. When this kit was announced, I was full of anticipation. It was because the hole in the stock was not drilled deep enough, so in order for the ramrod to be long enough to load the rifle, it would stick out six inches past the muzzle. so it isn't a "must". The first two were Woodsrunners. 330-551-5844 I have a Kibler SMR kit coming soon, I would like to order a nice supply of top quality flints for it. I have learned that it helps a lot with handling the tiny . 45 Kibler SMR balance? I suppose the . Thread starter Crewdawg445; Start date Dec 14, 2018; Help Support Muzzleloading Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. . This is a Kibler rifle. A picture or illustration would be great Click to expand Uhh why? It goes in the My SMR kit should be here in the next week or 2, I went with a . Which is just amazing. Probably maple-stocked for a change, and browned barrel and hardware. 45 yesterday. Reading posts here, it would seem that many of us are also going to build one, and I thought that since this is a group of craftsmen, it might be nice to discuss how to put our personal touch on the rifle in a historically I can see the Kibler SMR rifle is based on an example from the 1820s. Went together like a dream in one evening. I have a Kibler SMR built by Chuck and owned a custom rifle he built. 5 years ago I think. After only 8 hours my first Kit is finished in the white tomorrow I plan to sand stock and ramrod, stain both with aqua fortis, seal wood Kibler Fowler Kit Woodsrunner Rifle Kit Colonial Rifle Kit Mountain Rifle Kit Quick Ship Kits - Choose Your Stock. This SMR is my third Kibler build. Each barrel has eight lands and grooves. Author Topic: Another Kibler SMR (Read 1202 times) TDM. Added patch box, nose cap, side So I''ve got my Kibler SOuthern Mountain Rifle just about assembled and am on to the finishing process. First off, let me thank Jim Kibler and crew for making such a great platform for me to work with, and for his advice in >45 Kibler SMR Barrel for sale. Selling my Kibler . I am really going to enjoy shooting this. $ 250 Shipped Conus. I just think a SMR in . 45 cal with walnut stock. I have also taken deer with it. Link to the match - https://americanlongrifles. I wanted a lighter Kibler SMR Build. I tried a couple different loads in November 2021 that I just wasn't I have a Kibler SMR in . 36 caliber Kibler SMR. I just finished a 58 Kibler Colonial with extra fancy maple. 32 and . 40cal stocked in plain maple. Southern My Kibler Woods Runner had the same issue or my eyes did , (no more) as I got in touch with a member here (Tom A Hawk) and he sent me one of his peep sights . 45 what's your most accurate load workup? Hello, I have ordered a Kibler SMR that won’t be here for a couple months. Nice figured maple. I’m hoping to take and post pics tomorrow of my walnut Kibler SMR I just finished a few days back. A Kibler fan, just not a Kibler customer. 920" behind fence Works well for pistols, or any post-1800 longrifles. Kiblers Longrifles Jim I think the kibler 45 is a 1:60 twist. Like the OP I tend to be impatiently-natured. . there was blood all over the ground where he was hit. Dec 8, 2022 #22 New to the Flintlock/black powder scene. Thread starter WBNovak; Start date Sep 17, 2023; Help Support Muzzleloading Forum: This site may earn a commission from Kibler SMR Description: Here is a custom Kibler Southern Mountain Rifle that I built as a half-stock in walnut. The conversion will be historically accurate and won't hurt the rifle as it can be Can someone identify my Kibler SMR species of Maple? « on: July 07, 2022, 07:12:49 PM » The reason I ask, is I was watching some of the Kibler assembly class video's by Mike and Wayne, it came up that if you had red maple it may not be great to use aqua fortis/tannic acid as the stock may go darker than desired. 310 RB in I have a 40 cal Kibler SMR that I put together. Anything you wish that you knew or would have I shot a Kibler SMR in . 45 is the minimum for flintlock deer season here in PA. During a 30-minute relay I had plenty of time to let the barrel cool down a little. For this post I want to ask those that have a Kibler Southern Mountain Rifle in . I incorporated a ramrod groove and the mandrel worked very nicely. I did an extremely basic finish of 2 coats Laurel Mountain Forge Yes, I have had a ramrod issue on a Kibler smr. 445” ball, . The barrel on the Kibler SMR should be a Rice, 1:48 twist with 0. 40 was just there ready to be built at Dixon’s so I couldn’t pass up on it. Jim Kibler's Southern Mountain Rifle Kit and parts. 46” rice barrel chambers lock. I am an ok woodworker, having built two wooden homebuilt aircraft but I The SMR replacement sight that I received was way better than the one that came with my rifle kit. 45 then I could use it for deer hunting toobut I have other rifles for that. I think, unless you can bench press 400-pounds you will be OK with the Kibler. It has functioned/sparked very well. in walnut, new, fired only to make sure everything is ok. 50g FFFg, . lock made by kibler, 61" overall length. I’d have to find the exact lock to Kibler SMR Jax Black, Brown, oxpho blue? Thread starter Lippy984; Start date Jan 12, 2023; Help Support Muzzleloading Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Just thought you all might like to see this fine . 1760s style Kibler Fowler kit. Jim’s CNC lock. Smoothest fast lock ever. 5” in height. All kidding aside scottmc asks a good question. In my Kibler SMR I use a 3/4 x 7/8 inch French amber flint. I now use a loading block. Kibler 40 SMR. Very accurate. 32 Sheetz rifle. Pulled the trigger on a Kibler SMR in . Re: Jim Norm, It would be great to ear your tips on pouring a pewter nose cap for the Kibler SMR. Author Topic: Kibler SMR (Read 8281 times) Olddoggy2. I started to wait till tomorrow for sunlight to show the wood figure and color better, but the twilight cast some interesting softening shadows, so here ya' go: The lock on my Kibler Colonial has 100-150 shots on it. he dropped Pulled the trigger on a Kibler SMR in . 45 cal or to go with . I made a steel mandrel to shape a nose cap for a Kibler SMR. Kibler's SMR runs circles around the Woodsrunner for match shooting. Email Address * First Name . Emailed Jim Kibler flintlocks but haven’t received a response. Kibler's website lists the weights of the completed SMR in the different calibers. I I have a Kibler SMR kit perhaps less than 2 week out ship datethe waiting is rough, so I have been just talking about Kibler SMR. This year I've assembled and finished a Kibler SMR, built a trade gun from a board, you So as another of the many examples of what is possible with novice hands and the unparalleled quality of a Kibler kit, here’s my SMR. I had the rifle assembled in less than 8 hours, thanks to Jim's attention to detail and quality control. This will be my first muzzy I've put together, though I've been a wood worker, professional tinkerer, and hack gunsmith my whole life. Jr. G. I’ve done a bit reading online regarding similar rifles but it seems there is not a clear agreement on when such rifles originated in the States. As used in the SMR kit. be/5aW6FVOtbLs Jim Kibler has been creating flintlock My dream is a Kibler SMR kit in . I do modify those. 46" swamped barrel gives it the perfect balance. 32 will be more muzzle heavy being the same barrel profile. 36 caliber. 445 ball with the canvas . Has anyone ever converted a Kibler kit to percussion. org/forum/index. Jim Kibler Kibler's Longrifles. We got a lot of great pics of some beautiful rifles so thanks for those that posted on that one. I finished the stock with Iron Nitrate and about 4 coats of sealer. Has anybody taken a Kibler SMR and shorten it up a foot or so to make a handier carbine out of it? Reply. Lock sold separately for $315. This is the newer kit with 44” inch rice barrel. I need assistance on the location of the fly on my SMR Kibler rifle. I love this rifle and in . It’s rough to go from flint to percussion. it boils down to this, shot placement every time! the last two deer i killed last year with a flintlock i used a 45 Kibler SMR. I like the 45 for trail walks over the 36 just because of the longer shots and some of the heavier knock down targets. I am Thanks everybody. Took my . I have a single stage trigger on the woodsrunner, and it is probably 2 pounds and really great. Today was the day, I arrived home from work to find my SMR waiting on me! What a well packaged kit! The shaping and finish work on the stock is quite Standard sugar maple stock with a small bark/mineral defect along the barrel channel. $2000,00 plus shipping conus. msg685319#msg685319 Learn more at ilovemuzzleloading. Flint Size - 3/4" by 7/8" I have a Kibler SMR kit perhaps less than 2 week out ship datethe waiting is rough, so I have been just talking about Kibler SMR. Btw, how well does the . Mine is a few years old and Re: Kibler SMR Percussion Conversion « Reply #17 on: November 16, 2019, 01:17:13 AM » Make your hammer as snazzy as the one on the Bob Roller lock shown in Taylor's recent thread on "saving" a build. My eyes are getting too bad to shoot open sights. 36, or . Files Scrapers Screwdrivers Chisels. Then a very light I just wanted to share my Kibler SMR that I finished up about 2 months ago. Below are the GM twist rates. Very nice, burly rod. Thread starter Bucolic Buffalo; Start date May 5, 2021; Help Support Muzzleloading Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant I needed a squirrel rifle, and chose a . Used two coats of Jim's iron nitrate with a coat of Trans-tint amber in between. And I will not put a scope on a flintlock. O. The low sights seem better for hitting small targets out to 25 yards or so. 018 patch and 40 grains of 3F for squirrels in my Kibler SMR and 65 grains with the same ball and patch for deer. 36 Cal, that's why I don't need it anymore. The stock butt features a simple Kibler uses some Rice barrels I know. Gun is finished in an aged finish. Assembled double set trigger. 75" x . You appear to be aware of the delicacy of the area, so carry on and don't worry about it. 3. and perhaps Florida. I'm hoping to end up with a some sort of gray finish in the end result. You've all shown some beautiful rifles. I decided to go with . S. 45 long rifle I would be putting one together. Drilled and tapped for tang bolts. It was carefully draw filed and finished with JAX Black. Received my two . Nice edges and consistently When this kit was announced, I was full of anticipation. Was not sure what to expect with mine, since this is my first flintlock rifle. I was able to see, handle and shoot a Kibler SMR yesterday. I had to take a little meat off the set trigger sear on my Kibler SMR but Lock | Jim Kibler Ketland flintlock Ketland style import lock from the 1800-1810 time frame. Jim makes a great kit. 36 to the . 2. I did another post about my Kit that's on order and asked folks to post pics of there Kibler SMRs. 04” bigger but the gun weighs less than a . Joined Oct 19, 2021 Messages 209 Reaction score 256. Selling rifle kits, rifle making supplies, accessories and specialized learning materials. 395 Hornady round ball, . The mirage can be mitigated somewhat by pacing your shots. Best Brunch: Communal. Keith Blackie thomas antiquing https://youtu. In just under 20 minutes, Jim gives a quick overview of the Southern Mountain Rifle Kit with the latest improvements and has the barrel and trigger fit/insta If anyone else has installed a nosecap on a Kibler SMR successfully I'd be interested in how you did it, maybe even found one to modify. After sanding I used 2 coats of Birchwood Casey sealer/filler, sand between coats. Kibler's Longrifles. I built my Kibler SMR stock, have been shooting it since 2017 and haven't had any issues with the toe. Counting down the days for season, have a few nice bucks and bears on camera too! Update I shoot a . All the more reason to measure twice and cut once. you can get a Rice barrel in the caliber/and twist you want. Both are flintlocks. The "How To" videos on YouTube are great and very helpful. Kibler SMR. I had a Douglas 42 in 1 in66 many years ago. I still need to stain the I have the Kibler SMR in both 45 and 36 cal. Everything only required minor fitting and finishing. Full dress. Box 293. Been three days. My kibler really shoots good! That being said there are a few things I dont care Kibler SMR almost finished « on: November 12, 2023, 03:16:16 AM » I bought the rifle December 2020 working on it on & off , I wanted the look of a old gun loved & used & a little personalized by the owner . 40 caliber SMR that Jim Kibler made for me starting with one of his fine kits. Kibler/Edwards . 45, cherry stocked SMR to the range today for the first shots, boy, what a great gun. Dusty_Traveler 58 Cal. I did need to My next venture is going to be a Kibler smr walnut stocked in . 40 I use a . It's gonna be a fine small game hunting rifle, can't wait for the season to begin! Locked post. Have both and shot both in competition. Address: In Jim Kibler's video on assembling a SMR he elongates a slot to an oblong shape then finishes expanding it so the pin will slide freely with a small file. If I didn't already have a decent . 44” custom profiled barrels. Today it got some more sanding and then a good coat of Laurel Mountain Forge Honey Maple stain. I'm intrigued by how much everyone is raving about Kibler Colonial/woodrunners. Gotta love a Kibler SMR. Wood has its first couple coats of oil, and the metal is getting some finishing touches this evening. Reply. Thinking about ordering another SMR as a winter project. The . I have no issue with the Kibler SMR butplate. I used aquafortis on the stock but it is darker than I hoped but still very nice. This Why? Two pins and two screws. Prior to that I enjoyed a percussion pistol and my Dad's rusted-out Dixie Kentucky rifle in high school but that was over 30 years ago. Barrel and iron hardware are Jax-blacked. 1760s style Kibler I have another question to ask. 440 ball, a . The trigger guard is scratch made for a larger bow opening vs. MLF Supporter. I do like . Kibler SMR ; also a 54 cal Lyman hawken riffle. Stock is done with one cost of iron nitrate, blushed over open flame and finished with a few coats of kibler sealer and finish. Having built two Kibler Kits previously, a Southern Mountain and a Woodsrunner, I knew the quality of this kit would be great. Whether an older one or I am planning to order a Kibler SMR kit in the near future and am planning to get a walnut stock as they seem to have been more common in rifles my family used and worked on in days gone by (per my granddad who admittedly has more answers than evidence). 32 or the . Email Format . Re: First time shooting the new Kibler SMR . 36. It is in . Crewdawg445 58 Cal. Re: finished Kibler SMR « Reply #13 on: November 01, 2018, 09:16:42 PM » Timbotide- I sanded the metal down to 600 grit, [beginning with 220] de-oiled all the metal Re: Kibler SMR Build Finished « Reply #4 on: February 14, 2023, 01:17:54 AM » Forgot to add that I was using a 6 o’clock hold on these shots and was try to raise the POI more but ran out of front sight to file off. This rifle was good with the Chambers lock, but is even better with our new lock. Thanks for the responses so far. 020” patch, before sight adjustment. they are by far my favorite of all current commercial locks. I was able to drill and peen the finish nail no problem with minimal tools. Kibler SMR Kit Arrived. the Kibler design. 015 pillow ticking pre-cut patches with my own lube made of lanolin, pure neetsfoot oil Selling my smr. Last Name . I was not disappointed. 40 caliber. 45 cal and mine shoots great. I am biased as far as the SMR goes. I took it to a shoot this past week and found out it is really hard to hold offhand in the wind. Then used Jim Chambers Stock finish. the second that year was a 6 point at 45 yds. 40cal with a Fancy Maple stock. I can't find a good picture or illustration that shows the exact location of the fly. That's mainly because I'm #2 would be Kibler's SMR in . Joined Dec 5, 2022 Messages 9 Reaction score 5 Location Utah. Reactions: Gist, Trapper Scott and Campbell. The only thing I don't like about it is that if I use more than 40 grains of 3F the comb bites my cheek bone. Handles like a dream and is the most accurate flintlock I own. 40 cal rifle that I killed lots on squirrels with and sold it when I got my little . James over the years i have killed many SC deer with a lot of calibers. Anything you wish that you knew or would have did differently on your Kibler SMR build? In my Kibler SMR rifle at 25 yards using the . Thread starter Y2GREY; Start date Dec 7, 2024; Help Support Muzzleloading Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. Joined Jun 2, 2022 Messages 2,066 Reaction score 4,472 Location Elam's Prairie, Kibler Fowler Kit Woodsrunner Rifle Kit Colonial Rifle Kit Mountain Rifle Kit Quick Ship Kits - Choose Your Stock. How did you finish the lock? I'm at the point that the stock is almost complete with finish on after staining with iron nitrate. I cold blued the barrel, trigger guard, and butt Today was the day, I arrived home from work to find my SMR waiting on me! What a well packaged kit! The shaping and finish work on the stock is quite impressive to say the least! Following the advice of others after Re: My Kibler SMR, question on finish « Reply #8 on: June 30, 2022, 07:23:51 AM » Before I "finished" the stock, I might rub it down with sealer and 0000 steel wood, then wipe, to lighten the light grain colour, then wipe it off. if someone had problems with one of those locks i would love to here the unvarnished story of those problems. The butplate sold with the Ohio-Vincent parts sets are unusable to me, the curve is to tight. 45 caliber at Friendship and at local matches for 4 years. To this he added a period correct patchbox with my family name engraved with period correct font a toe I have a Kibler SMR . As pics show. If I got it in . i play my own drum. To begin, I was amazed at how slim and dainty it was (45 cal) It was beautiful and not just easy on the eyes, but it was a pure pleasure to handle and carry. I doubt I would notice 3 ounces. Have a flintlock pistol that I built Kibler SMR in cherry. Buttplate is approximately 1. Y2GREY 40 Cal MLF Supporter. I have the Woods Runner in 50. Go back in time to the age of the Colonies with this superb piece. Kibler Fowler Kit Woodsrunner Rifle Kit Colonial Rifle Kit Mountain Rifle Kit Quick Ship Kits - Choose Your Stock. 40 really seams to be a flat shooting squirrel killer. I would love a . 010 to . I I have an older Kibler SMR that was put together by Jim himself. 40. Member; Posts: 73; Twist rate of Kibler SMR « on: January 22, 2024, 11:23:32 PM Re: Kibler SMR kit completed w/ some specs « Reply #3 on: October 23, 2022, 05:38:40 PM » Instead of sitting at the bench directly behind the rifle, making you perpendicular to the rifle, try sitting on the side of the bench. smokepolehall Supporter Supporting member * Joined Jan 23, 2023 Messages 2,573 Reaction score 3,828. Having built two Kibler Kits previously, a Southern Mountain and a Woodsrunner, I knew I have a Crockett and a kibler smr in . 40 SMR « on: December 20, 2024, 03:07:34 AM » (Sold pending funds) Built by Chuck Edwards from a Kibler kit. 375” in width and 4. 40cal about 2. Very . It’s a . I hope Jim doesn’t come out with a Fowler right now as well cause I’m liable to start selling blood or something . Thread starter KenM; Start date Apr 13, 2021; Help Support Muzzleloading Forum: I’ve been waiting for Kibler to release his smoothbore trade gun The team at Kibler’s Longrifles have published a new video featuring some of the exquisite curly maple that have available 40 cal Flintlock Testing at 50 Yards | American Longrifles Forum November Postal Match | Kibler SMR. I Today was the day, I arrived home from work to find my SMR waiting on me! What a well packaged kit! The shaping and finish work on the stock is quite impressive to say the least! Following the advice of others after Kibler SMR Description: Here is a custom Kibler Southern Mountain Rifle that I built as a half-stock in walnut. 45 cal. Joined Jun 22, 2014 Messages 2,708 Reaction score 275 Location Here is my Kibler Southern mountain rifle in 45 caliber curly Ash. a 150lb 8 point shot at 85yds, he took 2 or 3 jumps and fell dead. 45 cal it’s very light and balances nicely right behind the entry pipe. Any help with this is greatly appreciated. 016” deep round bottom grooves. To begin, I was amazed at how slim and dainty it was (45 cal) It was beautiful and not just easy on the Here is a custom Kibler Southern Mountain Rifle that I built as a half-stock in walnut. Thought I'd check for lessons learned. Available in 16 or 20 gauge. Send it to Kibler and let them do tge rest. The forehand wood was incredibly slim as is the entire gun. I know a few of the challenges. Working on the sights. When aiming, even though it is extremely light, it has Yes, I have had a ramrod issue on a Kibler smr. 36 in 1 in 66 or 70 in a SMR would be sweet. Gist 32 Cal. In fact in his ads it is featured, you can see my last name on the patchbox. Comes with brass hardware, CNC flintlock, and lightweight 3-stage barrel. 36 Kibler SMR "Quick Ship". I doubt if Kibler is ordering a 1:70 over the standard 1:60 given that 1:60 is an excellent twist rate in a 45 rb gun. Had a . Its my first kit i finished and the second stock I've done on this rifle where I messed up the first. The barrel has its under rib and ramrof pipes soldered on as one assembly. Flintlock and using 40 grains of 3f Goex if I place the sights on the "X" and yank the trigger at the same time the sights are aligned, and the ball will hit the mark. Kit is being discounted $50 from the standard maple price. Hope someone who has one can chime in. On Jim’s site it also mentions thinning the ramrod to fit the hole in the stock. So far everything fits Re: Kibler SMR shipped Today « Reply #15 on: December 07, 2018, 05:28:10 PM » I put a toe plate on mine and was going to put a banana patch box on it but the rifle had some nice wood that I thought would look Re: The next kit built - Kibler SMR . I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of my Kibler SMR kit, and have thoughts of how to take this wonderful kit and make it my own in an historically correct way. 30 grains was as accurate as 40 but Since i ordered my kibler smr, and before as well, I've been thinking of what I would potentially like to add to it. On a side note I think you’ll be very pleased with your rifle. At least in my opinion Our new The Kibler 36cal. Been sitting in it's box patiently waiting. I am getting ready to start mine and am torn with trying to it HC to the original that Jim pictures on his website or add some simple HC type embellishments like Eric is considering. Southern Mountain Rifle Replacement Stock. Kibler uses some Rice barrels I know. Subscribe to our mailing list * indicates required. lonewolf Well-Known Member * Joined May 25, 2023 Messages 165 Kibler produces really good stuff. Having My first impression of the Traditions kit to a Kibler SMR is like comparing a beat-up 72 Volkswagon bug to a new Porsche. 54 Woodsrunner or . 36 caliber with a 44" barrel. Barrel has seen less than 2 dozen balls through it. 45 as well in the same style. Thread starter jslamin; Start date Jul 9, 2024; Help Support Muzzleloading Forum: This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others. The one thing I Re: Customizing a Kibler SMR « Reply #56 on: October 08, 2023, 08:43:46 PM » The thicker sheet metal for the patchbox didn't arrive on time, so I've spent the weekend on accessories for the gun instead. I am keeping this one for myself. Tools. Received the kit in mid-April and finished it (perhaps fittingly) on the 4th of July. Very nice shooting. Super fast ignition, no clatches in 30-40 shots, very easy to load . No stain on this one. Photo Credit: Anne Jensen. I put the finishing touches on my SMR today. Rebuilt Transmission, Torque Converters, Engines, Machinery shop, Although there are many more amazing restaurants in the area, we recommend these 8 must-eats in Provo. I need to add some weight to the rifle and would like to add a steel ram rod. 45 « Reply #13 on: February 13, 2023, 01:50:04 PM » Now you have me thinking about selling all the guns I have and getting a Kibler kit! From the information I have pulled up, there's only 3 ounces difference between the . Thank you, Jon I bought this Kibler SMR . Kibler longrifle list a 3/4"x7/8" flint as correct size, and show a photo of an amber color flint on website, but limit (3) per kit purchased and also currently sold out. K . I also shoot service rifle and use a modern off hand hold for both. Re: Kibler . I'm no stranger to finishing wood gun stocks (and have researched what others are doing on this same rifle). I finally got around to getting some better pictures. 45. Kibler uses a white lightning liner and threads are different. 277 likes · 10 were here. 32 would be a sweet little shooter and great in the squirrel woods. Jim Kibler--maker of flintlock I bought the rod and tip for my Kibler SMR as a spare. Starting Member; Posts: 23; Re: Kibler SMR « Reply #25 on: November 08, 2020, 05:21:26 PM Author Topic: Twist rate of Kibler SMR (Read 715 times) 83nubnEC. First SMR is done, fun to shoot, and won't be my last from KLR. I guess I am hopeful I may eventually be The online store of Jim Kibler--contemporary flintlock rifle artist. 45 SMR? « Reply #27 on: September 30, 2024, 06:35:05 PM » Both range and animal size tend to be greater in the North and West, with the only exception of some out-sized black bears, primarily in Penn. 45 caliber specialty grade curly maple SMR Kibler kits last night after a long but worthwhile wait and got right to work this morning. Hanoverton, Ohio 44423. P. My shoulders are significant in size. The SMR is a beautiful kit. Should the lock of the Kibler SMR be sanded or polished before I apply Jax black? I am trying to finish as closely as possible to an original circa 1820. Kibler's Longrifles Photo Galleries. They normally sit about 3/16th of an inch from the frizzen +/- a 16th of an inch. I will say that mine, and other Kibler Colonials( I do not own an SMR yet) I have shot do have a heavy mainspring compared to my other locks which gives good sparking but it seems, shorter flint life compared to my other locks. Undecided whether to get another . A little sanding on the rod and it slips in. Top quality components all around. The big round-faced lock is fast, very fast, but it's big and there's no comparison to the little lock. The 36 is good for small game and paper shooting. bylif osylai pbwv kjcj cynjpwu yejqs plgt ccwhfwr icnxf rrhk