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New Builder - Kibler Colonial Long Rifle Kit
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Very nicely done!
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I'm thinking the same , I want to build another one. Only I like 50 cal. And they only make it to 45. If I'm not mistaken
The SMR goes up to 45 caliber, the Woodsrunner is available in 45, 50 and 54
Jim makes EXCELENT kits. They are for ANYONE who wants to get into the BP muzzle loading scene or for the experienced BP shooter. I've been building muzzle loading rifles since 1968 from planks and purchased two of Jim's kits just to see what all the fuss was about, I must say they are amazing. As I get older building from a plank is not as easy as it once was so when someone wants a nice rifle from me I tell them to buy one of Jims kits and save themselves some money. Almost anyone can assemble one of Jims kits 
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Love my kiblerJim makes EXCELENT kits. They are for ANYONE who wants to get into the BP muzzle loading scene or for the experienced BP shooter. I've been building muzzle loading rifles since 1968 from planks and purchased two of Jim's kits just to see what all the fuss was about, I must say they are amazing. As I get older building from a plank is not as easy as it once was so when someone wants a nice rifle from me I tell them to buy one of Jims kits and save themselves some money. Almost anyone can assemble one of Jims kits
Found this out the hard way. Fortunately, it was easily repaired.
When I started in the late 70s I wish there was such a thing as a Kibler kit. We suffered but learned by trial and error. Hence, I have quite a few imperfect rifles in the safe including the one I just did last winter with parts I had lying around since the 80s. It's imperfect because I forgot a lot of things and I'm 79 but I've grown to really like this rifle.
Monk, I liked to polish my brass initially but let it tarnish naturally through usage. Your tang can be just filed flat. The width of paper is not a big deal.
Monk, I liked to polish my brass initially but let it tarnish naturally through usage. Your tang can be just filed flat. The width of paper is not a big deal.
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Beautiful! I plan on doing a Kibler later this year. Just hope I can do mine as well as you've done yours.
Looks great well done Monk
