My Kibler Southern Mountain Rifle Kit is shipping!

[Hatchet-Jack]

I ordered my SMR kit in .45 with an upgraded "Fancy" maple stock in early December. I just got an email today telling me they are ready to ship it! Below is one of Jim's finished guns. This is the finish I want. I will be using Tannic Acid and Iron Nitrate with some darkened areas using bone black and several coats of Tried and True Oil. I just received my Bean SMR patch box from TOTW today. I'll be using the same chemical Jim uses "Historic Houseparts brass darkening solution" to create a French Grey rubbed back. I also ordered some pewter inlets from Track. If I get the courage up I'll add some of those.

 

[thompson50]

Looks amazing, I’ve used brass black on my TC Hawken. I like that patina it gives it.

 

[Rock Home Isle]

Out of curiosity, what made you choose .45 calibre?

 

[Hatchet-Jack]

Out of curiosity, what made you choose .45 calibre?

A few things. The SMR comes in 32, 36, 40 and 45 caliber. The weights are 7 lb 6 oz in 32 caliber, 7 lb 3 oz in 36 caliber, slightly under 7 lbs in 40 caliber and 6 lb 10 oz in 45 caliber. I chose the .45 for it's light weight. I want a rifle I can shoot all day at a competition shoot. The other reason: A .45 is a nice all around caliber for target, Deer and small game hunting. Other reasons are I already own a couple of .50s one Flintlock and one Percussion cap.

 

[Hatchet-Jack]

Looks amazing, I’ve used brass black on my TC Hawken. I like that patina it gives it.

Yea he did a nice job on that one. I hope mine turns out close to it!

 

[hanshi]

I applaud your choice of .45 in that SMR; that would be mine as well.

 

[denster]

I ordered my SMR kit in .45 with an upgraded "Fancy" maple stock in early December. I just got an email today telling me they are ready to ship it! Below is one of Jim's finished guns. This is the finish I want. I will be using Tannic Acid and Iron Nitrate with some darkened areas using bone black and several coats of Tried and True Oil. I just received my Bean SMR patch box from TOTW today. I'll be using the same chemical Jim uses "Historic Houseparts brass darkening solution" to create a French Grey rubbed back. I also ordered some pewter inlets from Track. If I get the courage up I'll add some of those.

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Have you used the tried and true oil varnish before?

 

[oldhunter1954]

Have you used the tried and true oil varnish before?

I order upgraded maple on my Colonial and used Iron Nitrate and Tried and True oil varnish to finish off. I am happy with it.

 

[Rock Home Isle]

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I am really thinking hard about getting a Kibler Kit. I would like to see the results of other people's efforts.

 

[Bob McBride]

Kibler’s SMR is fabulous in any caliber but it’s special in .45.

 

[tom mesa]

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I am really thinking hard about getting a Kibler Kit. I would like to see the results of other people's efforts.

Here is my .36 cal Kibler
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[Winchester97]

You're going to love every minute of work you put in to it. I remember when I got my .36 SMR kit. I popped the last screw off the box and stood there and stared for a few minutes. It was similar to Ralphie's Dad opening his leg lamp in The Christmas Story. It's the most money I have spent on a gun, and been totally satisfied. Enjoy your build!

 

[Hatchet-Jack]

I applaud your choice of .45 in that SMR; that would be mine as well.

Thank you! I'm looking forward to having a rifle in .45 again.

 

[Hatchet-Jack]

Have you used the tried and true oil varnish before?

I haven't, Kibler is sending me some scrap maple to practice the process.

 

[Hatchet-Jack]

I order upgraded maple on my Colonial and used Iron Nitrate and Tried and True oil varnish to finish off. I am happy with it.

Let's see a pic please!

 

[Hatchet-Jack]

Kibler’s SMR is fabulous in any caliber but it’s special in .45.

Yea I like that. Maybe I'll name mine "The Precious" lol!

 

[Hatchet-Jack]

Here is my .36 cal Kibler
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Nice!

 

[Hatchet-Jack]

You're going to love every minute of work you put in to it. I remember when I got my .36 SMR kit. I popped the last screw off the box and stood there and stared for a few minutes. It was similar to Ralphie's Dad opening his leg lamp in The Christmas Story. It's the most money I have spent on a gun, and been totally satisfied. Enjoy your build!

Thank you sir! And I think the crate it comes is marked Fragile pronounced in Italian Frahjilay!

 

[Hatchet-Jack]

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I am really thinking hard about getting a Kibler Kit. I would like to see the results of other people's efforts.

Several posted pics on this thread:
https://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/...ntain-rifle-please-post-pics-of-yours.126680/

 

[oldhunter1954]

This is my Kibler Colonial in 54 cal. Working on browning the barrel at this time. My very first build.