Finally ordered a Kibler Woodsrunner!

[hanshi]

I know that if I ever bought another rifle it would be a Woodsrunner. #2 would be Kibler's SMR in .40.

 

[Gist]

New to the Flintlock/black powder scene. I'm intrigued by how much everyone is raving about Kibler Colonial/woodrunners. Besides Google, does anyone have the website? How much did yours cost, AND....can a guy who can barely boil water -assemble a kit (besides sanding and staining)? I want to use it only for target shooting, plinking. What calibur would you recommend? Thank you from the new kid on the block!

 

[Bnewberry]

For builders of contemporary flintlock long rifles

The online store of Jim Kibler--contemporary flintlock rifle artist. Selling rifle kits, rifle making supplies, accessories and specialized learning materials.

kiblerslongrifles.com

The cost is around 1200.00.

As for the skill level needed to assemble…. Yes, you could assemble the Woodsrunner with next to no cooking skills. You will need to drill out some pilot holes to fit pins to hold the barrel into the stock and to hold the ramrod pipes. This kit is the easiest to assemble of all of Kibler’s kits.

I plan on posting some pictures of my build with more information.

 

[Gist]

For builders of contemporary flintlock long rifles

The online store of Jim Kibler--contemporary flintlock rifle artist. Selling rifle kits, rifle making supplies, accessories and specialized learning materials.

kiblerslongrifles.com

The cost is around 1200.00.

As for the skill level needed to assemble…. Yes, you could assemble the Woodsrunner with next to no cooking skills. You will need to drill out some pilot holes to fit pins to hold the barrel into the stock and to hold the ramrod pipes. This kit is the easiest to assemble of all of Kibler’s kits.

I plan on posting some pictures of my build with more information.

ThanksBnewberry!

 

[50calBoone]

I ordered a woodsrunner a couple weeks ago. It will be my first build. can’t wait

 

[Zutt-man]

I loved my .58 rifle. Great shooting gun and Jim goes above and beyond on QC & wood grades. I may or may not have received a .58 smoothbore 2 days ago and I may or may not be in the dog house from my wife

 

[2 shots]

Nothing wrong with a good old New Englander. Good luck with your builds.

thanks tdm, i do like the n.e. 12 gauge. just would have liked a quick and easy AND very well made flint fowling piece

 

[TDM]

thanks tdm, i do like the n.e. 12 gauge. just would have liked a quick and easy AND very well made flint fowling piece

That would be nice to have!

 

[KC Clem]

I have a .54 Colonial Kibler kit that I haven't built yet but was on the edge of ordering a Woodsrunner when they started taking orders. The only thing that stopped me was that I heard they may be doing a Hawken next or possibly a smoothbore fowler. I'd really like to see what kind of Hawken kit they could produce. I emailed to find out about the possibility of a Hawken kit being done and was put on a list. Probably a one name list just to make me feel better but if that is the next kit then that's the one I'll buy next.

 

[Bnewberry]

I have a .54 Colonial Kibler kit that I haven't built yet but was on the edge of ordering a Woodsrunner when they started taking orders. The only thing that stopped me was that I heard they may be doing a Hawken next or possibly a smoothbore fowler. I'd really like to see what kind of Hawken kit they could produce. I emailed to find out about the possibility of a Hawken kit being done and was put on a list. Probably a one name list just to make me feel better but if that is the next kit then that's the one I'll buy next.

Personally I am hoping the fowler/trade gun is next.

 

[Tradbow]

My Woodsrunner is patiently awaiting for me to start assembling it. I get stitches out of my shoulder next week then the romancing and fondling will commence.
I’ve got a 32 caliber SMR I finished up the day I fell and tore both my shoulder’s rotator cuffs and biceps. It too is waiting it’s time also.

 

[TraderVic]

My Woodsrunner is patiently awaiting for me to start assembling it. I get stitches out of my shoulder next week then the romancing and fondling will commence.
I’ve got a 32 caliber SMR I finished up the day I fell and tore both my shoulder’s rotator cuffs and biceps. It too is waiting it’s time also.

Rotator cuf injuries totally suck, hope your healing goes well.

 

[Bnewberry]

My Woodsrunner is patiently awaiting for me to start assembling it. I get stitches out of my shoulder next week then the romancing and fondling will commence.
I’ve got a 32 caliber SMR I finished up the day I fell and tore both my shoulder’s rotator cuffs and biceps. It too is waiting it’s time also.

Ouch! I am in PT for a shoulder injury, avoiding surgery so far. I can’t imagine the pain and trials of double shoulder surgery! Get well and remember we love pictures.

Of the gun, not the stitches!

 

[Tradbow]

Rotator cuf injuries totally suck, hope your healing goes well.

Thank you for the well wishes.
I convinced myself I could got to my man cave and do some cutting canvas and sewing up a couple of haversack but not thinking when I reached for the scissors my arm and shoulder reminded me I’ve still got a ways to go with my recuperation process before even doing anything.

 

[Gist]

I know that if I ever bought another rifle it would be a Woodsrunner. #2 would be Kibler's SMR in .40.

Hanshi, you should be a salesman. I may be out nearly $1,500. Now, I just have to convence my wife it's a need.

 

[SmokepoleSam]

Gist, your wife is just trying to figure out the cost of her need.
Good luck