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    Kibler 50 cal colonial

    Nice Job MI Man. I also just finished the same Kibler Colonial rifle and the figuring in the stock looks almost identical to your's. The kit was fun to build and with the CNC machining required very little adjustment for the hardware. It was my first build and Jim and Katherine were super to...
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    SMR. 40 cal. Kibler

    I'm a newbie to flintlocks and am in the final stage of finishing the .50 Cal. Kibler Colonial.Will be using iron nitrate stain and then Tried & True Oil finish. The CNC machining on the in-letting required very little tweaking to fit the hardware and Chambers lock. Jim's videos have been super...
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    First Flintlock options

    I'm new to blackpowder shooting and chose the .50cal Kibler Colonial rifle kit and agree with others who have commented about it. The quality of the CNC machining is superb and it has gone together with very little fitting. I'm at the point of sanding and then finishing the stock. Before buying...
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    Cleaning Rod/Jag Question

    Thanks, Brokennock, for the response on the rod and the info. on the longer rod sold by MSM. I'll see how the one I ordered works out now that its been shipped and to Rifleman1776 for the explanation on how the jag removes the patch.I was able to order the tips with steel screws.
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    Cleaning Rod/Jag Question

    Thanks SDSmlf and also Grenadier1758 for the additional suggestion on English flints. Flat top and bottom makes sense. I'm ordering Dutch's System.
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    Cleaning Rod/Jag Question

    Thanks Grenadier1758, tenngun & curator. All very helpfull suggestions. I've also ordered an adjustable powder measure, several patch sizes to try (.010,.015 & .020). Thought I'd try the .10 with wonderlube. Rod guide has a muzzle protector. Accessories for cleaning all have steel thread Vs...
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    Cleaning Rod/Jag Question

    I'm new to muzzleloading and have a Kibler .50 cal Colonial Flintlock Rifle Kit that I'm building. I've looked at the Track of The Wolf website and think that I've selected the correct items to order but would like some input to be sure I'm on the right track: - Cleaning rod: 5/16"...
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    cleaning a 50 cal thompson renegade project

    Thanks, Billnpatti, for the overview on cleaning and basic cleaning stuff needed. I'm a Newbee to black powder shooting and am building Jim Kibler's .50cal colonial rifle kit. I went to Track of Wolf to look at cleaning rods and jags. There are 4 cleaning jags for .50 cal to fit either 3/8 rod...
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    Looking for my 1st flintlock

    On my "bucketlist" for some time has been to build a flintlock kit. After looking at what's available, I decided on Jim Kibler's 50 cal. colonial long rifle kit which I recently received. His you tube video series and detailed step-by-step instruction and the quality of the kit sealed the deal...
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    ML Clubs in S. Maine & S. NH

    Thanks, Big John, for the information. Much appreciated.
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    Greetings From NH Seacoast

    Thanks NWT Woodsman. Nit Wit: Glad to know about this. Thanks
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    SOLD BALL BAG W/ STRAP

    Got your phone message. Payment coming via Paypal.
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    SOLD BALL BAG W/ STRAP

    Hi Cutfingers. I'd like to purchase the bag if still available. Please provide details on payment and where to send. Bruce L
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    Greetings From NH Seacoast

    Thanks Steve. That would be terrific. I'll be in touch when I finish the kit. Bruce
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    Greetings From NH Seacoast

    Thanks for the info. I just joined the NMLRA and saw his contact info.
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    Greetings From NH Seacoast

    Thanks Nit Wit. I've been searching for Muzzleloading Clubs and found York County Powder Burners. Are you familiar with them? Bruce L
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    ML Clubs in S. Maine & S. NH

    Thanks, nhmoose, I'll do that.
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    ML Clubs in S. Maine & S. NH

    I'm new to the forum and and to muzzleloading. I recently received and will be building Jim Kibler's Colonial Long Rifle kit. Does anyone have information on what muzzleloading clubs are out there, if any, around Southern NH and Southern Maine, or Northeast Mass.? I live in the Seacoast area of...
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    Greetings From NH Seacoast

    Thanks Artie and Blogman for the kind welcome.
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    Greetings From NH Seacoast

    Hi Dave. I'm in the Seacoast area close to Exeter and do not have a range to use as of yet although there are several rod and gun clubs in the area the closest being in Newton and Exeter. Its nice of you to offer to come up. Since I'm new to this forum and as I get closer to finishing the rifle...
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