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Finished Appalachian Rifle
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It was a really enjoyable build. I look forward to shooting it.
Thanks! I like the contrasting steel and deep reds/browns. A fun buildBeautiful rifle! I really like the looks of that one. Excellent work.
Your post is very encouraging! I have the same kit on order from Kiblers. I hope it turns out as nice as yours. What type of finish did you use to bring out that grain and color? What did you use on the metal? Whatever you did, it worked!
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drat!! Now i have to wipe the drool off of my keyboard.
Snooterpup
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Absolutely beautiful! A classic done extremely well with understated elegance that makes it so amazing. The combination of the stock color and armory bright steel is striking. I love the patch box choice. A really fine job in a great caliber! Well done Sir!!!
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Well done! I really love the job you did on the cherry!
You should send a couple of those pics to Jim and Katherine, beautiful country.
If you get a chance, try a few .390” balls with a thicker patch to compare to the .395”s.
For some reason my cherry .45 SMR loves .440” balls with .022” denim patch and 50 gn 3f.
They are very accurate with that balance point at the entry pipe, you might just surprise yourself at how good an offhand shot you are, I did!!
You should send a couple of those pics to Jim and Katherine, beautiful country.
If you get a chance, try a few .390” balls with a thicker patch to compare to the .395”s.
For some reason my cherry .45 SMR loves .440” balls with .022” denim patch and 50 gn 3f.
They are very accurate with that balance point at the entry pipe, you might just surprise yourself at how good an offhand shot you are, I did!!
She's a beauty! Nice job
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Nice rifle, nice setting, congratulations on both.
Thank you very much! I decided on the Rupp patch box because it is rather simple, and narrow enough to fit well on the butt stock. I'm glad you like it.
Thanks Whitworth!
Hey Baddaditood, Thanks for your advice- I have read how accurate these Kibler rifles are- I built one before but it was bought before I got to shoot it!
I was thinking to send some photos to Kathleen and Jim. They are always so supportive of us customers!
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Wonderful piece. A detail I particularly like is the ram rod design.
Hi MasterBlaster- thanks and that little bit of notching was just to help grasp the ramrod, and might even work as a cleaning patch jag. Thanks for noticing the little details!Wonderful piece. A detail I particularly like is the ram rod design.
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Nicely done ! Inspiring ! 
Many thanks!Nicely done ! Inspiring !
