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  1. Fly103

    Kibler SMR sight in and load development

    I made my 2nd range trip with the .40 SMR yesterday with my sole objective being zeroing the sights load development off the bench. I set my target at 35yds and had at it with a .395" ball, .010" patch and Mr. Flintlock lube, swabbing after every 5 shot group. My observations were as follows...
  2. Fly103

    Stupid refinishing mistake, need advice.

    I messed up guys, help me out here. While building my SMR I accidently knocked it off the bench while the last coat of finish was drying resulting in all sorts of dirt inclusions and and finish damage on the LH side of the stock. This morning I got the bright idea that I would sand back the...
  3. Fly103

    Thanks Jim Kibler! (SMR range report)

    What an unusual day for late January in Kansas! 57deg, sunny skies and light winds! A perfect day to try out my newly completed SMR! I loaded up the possibles bag with all the goodies needed to shoot .40cal shouldered my rifle and headed out my back door to try out my new smokepole! I set up...
  4. Fly103

    Jax black Barrel Advice?

    In the next day or 2 I will be using the Jax black on my SMR barrel. I was just wondering if anyone can offer up any tips for getting a nice even color down the length of the barrel. Chris
  5. Fly103

    Kibler SMR is Here! (Build Log)

    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 unboxing I temporarily installed the butt plate to protect the stock, I also did...
  6. Fly103

    Pedersoli Harpers Ferry pistol lock replacement

    Has anyone ever re inlet a pedersoli harpers ferry pistol for a new lock. I've had mine for a year and the geometry is awful, with the shortest 5/8 flints you can't close the frizzen at half cock and I only get 4 or 5 shots per flint before the contact angle with the frizzen has bashed it to...
  7. Fly103

    Finish Questions for Kibler SMR stock

    My SMR kit should be here in the next week or 2, I went with a .40cal stocked in plain maple. I am an ok woodworker, having built two wooden homebuilt aircraft but I am very much a novice when it comes to wood finishing. In the aircraft woodworking world its all 2 part epoxy varnishes and cover...
  8. Fly103

    Help me choose a kit?

    A little Background: I am in my 3rd year of shooting flintlocks, I have been shooting a Pedersoli Pennsylvania in .50cal and have really enjoyed it so far. However, for the last year I have been finding myself yearning for something a bit nicer and more historically correct so I have been...
  9. Fly103

    I need to step down

    I've got some bad news guys, I need to step down as host of the monthly contests. My mom is still hospitalized down in oklahoma city and I have been away from home dealing with that for the better part of the last 3 weeks and working myself to death to keep my day job and life from falling apart...
  10. Fly103

    June 2022 Postal Match

    Welcome back everyone, Summer is upon us (or soon to be) in most of the country and with it comes everyone's favorite insect! This months contest will be an attempt for us to thin out the June Bug population just a bit!. This Target is based on the NMLRA june bug target, originally intended to...
  11. Fly103

    May 2022 Postal Match

    So, I've had some comments about target size.... and it got me thinking, what's easy to shoot? Fish in a barrel? Well now we will get to see if the old saying holds any water! Or if it's just an old wives tail? May the odds be ever in your favor. Download and print your target attached below...
  12. Fly103

    April 2022 Postal Match

    Welcome Back everyone! It looks like we had a good turnout for march so here's to hoping the trend continues along with the warmer temperatures! This month we are going Buffalo hunting! Download and print your target attached below. Write your forum screen name on the front of your target as...
  13. Fly103

    March 2022 Postal Match

    Welcome to springtime everyone (at least I hope!). After a snowy frigid February here in the midwest I'll take any warming thoughts I can get! I am sure you guys feel the same! This months target is brought to you by thoughts of warmer weather and gentle breezes turning the world green again...
  14. Fly103

    February 2022 Postal Match

    X marks the spot! or Not! With most of us under a deep freeze as winter rears it's ugly head I am going to keep it simple and quick this month! No need to freeze off too many fingers and toes! Download and print your target attached below, Write your forum screen name on the front of your...
  15. Fly103

    Update from the Host

    Hi Guys, I just wanted to let everyone know I haven't forgotten about ya. I tested positive for covid on Sunday and it has been completely kicking my *ss. I will get the December results up in the next day or 2 when I can. This stuff is no joke, stay healthy out there you guys. Chris
  16. Fly103

    January 2022 Postal Match

    Happy New Year everyone! Hard to believe it's January already! I had to do a double take in the thread title this month lest I get the date wrong! Since cold air makes for numb fingers and shaking hands I decided to go with a nice big target this month! But big targets are just too darn easy...
  17. Fly103

    December 2021 postal match

    Oh the weather outside is frightful But the fire is so delightful And there's simply no place to go Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Welcome back everyone, winter is here for most of us and snow is in the air, and on the target for this month's shootin match! Download and print your...
  18. Fly103

    November 2021 Postal Match

    Welcome back everyone! Where has the time gone? It seems like it was just the other day when I hosted my first match, yet here we are on shoot number 7! Time to find out if 7 is lucky or not 😀. This month's target is a pair of turkeys, with a twist! The left turkey must be shot left handed and...
  19. Fly103

    Monthly Shooting Contests

    Hi Guys and Gals, I am the host of the monthly members only shootin' matches down in the "Members only shooting contests" section. The current format is a mail in postal match with each participant shooting a target and mailing in for judging. Despite the large membership this forum has we seem...
  20. Fly103

    Front Sight Only Tips?

    For the past year I have been shooting my Pedersoli Harper's Ferry flint pistol .58cal. I built it from a kit and I absolutely love its looks and balance. It is rifled but only has the brass blade front sight. I am constantly shooting high, trying to hit pop cans at 15ft is an exercise in...
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