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    Helicoil repair

    Hello all, my 25 caliber 3/4” percussion barrel has worn drum threads. Is it acceptable to drill and helicoil before fitting a new drum? It appears that the helicoil O.D. will be wider than the barrel flat.
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    SMR & KIT

    These are not great pics but here are my Kibler SMR, horn and bag. I am pleased with the way the rifle turned out and how fast and reliable the lock is. Many thanks to Jim Kibler and his family for all the help during the assembly, they truly make an awesome kit. Cory Joe Stewart engraved the...
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    Sunrise from the tree stand

    Recent sunrise from the tree stand. Unfortunately the new Kibler SMR was not yet sighted in and ready for the hunt. It will though be my main rifle for spring turkey season.
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    .25 CALIBER HALFSTOCK

    Hello all, Shot my .25 caliber half stock for the first time this weekend. I picked it up in June with some known problems for use as a squirrel rifle. The lock would not hold in full cock but Ackermann Arms in Cherry Valley, NY quickly repaired it at a very reasonable cost. A member here...
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    .250 Round Ball

    Hello All, Need advice on obtaining .250 round ball for a percussion rifle. #3 buckshot seems to be the correct size but should I be concerned about shooting alloy lead from an antique rifle? I would also like to find an affordable source. Thanks, Jeff
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    Help with muzzleloader ID

    Good afternoon, Acquired a half stock percussion rifle, .25 caliber 3/4 inch barrel is about 38 inches long. Rifle's overall length is 53 inches. No maker's name or initials on barrel, lock plate is engraved with the initials R P. Multiple pics attached. Just wondering if anyone has a...
  7. J

    Kibler SMR has arrived

    Hello all, My Kibler SMR kit arrived this week. This is my fifth muzzleloader but first kit construction. I am still adapting my workshop from home projects to rifle kit assembly, in doing so I noticed that height of 39 inches to the top of my vise causes a lot of neck strain while looking down...
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    .34 PERCUSSION FIRST SHOTS

    Hello all, I bought this .34 caliber percussion rifle from an experienced outdoorsman and muzzleloader in PA a while back. The stock finish was poor and not original, so I did not hesitate to refinish it. Stripping the almost paint like crud and refinishing exposed the beautiful walnut grain. I...
  9. J

    Making Accessories

    Hello all, I've been tinkering in the shop making a few accessories while awaiting my Kibler SMR kit. Hopefully some of this stuff will be useful. Jeff
  10. J

    Extreme trigger pull

    Purchased my first flint lock yesterday, a DIkar .45 caliber long rifle, single trigger. Rifle is very clean, absolutely no corrosion including bore. This might make a good transition from percussion rifles except that the trigger pull is extreme, I am barely able to fire using tip of my index...
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    Bore condition

    Hello all, Borescope picture of a .35 caliber percussion barrel breech area attached. Anyone have an opinion on the apparent fissure or crack at the 4 o'clock position? The muzzle end is very clean with good rifling, it's only the breech that shows a lack of rifling and the possible crack. Not...
  12. J

    New member from Virginia.

    Hello everyone, excited to be on the forum while looking for squirrel rifle options.
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