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General discussion => Contemporary Longrifle Collecting => Topic started by: Mike Brooks on July 11, 2020, 06:36:01 PM

Title: Kibles and some Brooks bits
Post by: Mike Brooks on July 11, 2020, 06:36:01 PM
Kibler's Colonial kit in .58. Chambers lock, Davis triggers.  I added some carving and engraving along the way. BTW, I'll be teaching a Kibler kit assembly, carving and finishing class at the education center on the NMLRA grounds August 22- 26. Contact Laura Parks at the NMLRA for details. I'm taking 10 students and we have 3 spots left.

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Title: Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
Post by: Stoner creek on July 11, 2020, 06:55:20 PM
Really nice Mike. I saw that kit before you did your magic on it. I really like the addition of the set trigger too.
Title: Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
Post by: EC121 on July 11, 2020, 07:03:36 PM
Really creative.  Looks good.
Title: Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
Post by: Cades Cove Fiddler on July 11, 2020, 08:16:39 PM
 ;) ;) ;)... Mr. Brooks,..... You have outdone even yourself,... I like it,... (and it ain't even a TENNESSEE rifle,..!!!)... regards,... CCF..
Title: Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
Post by: Tim Crosby on July 11, 2020, 08:29:28 PM
 The carving and engraving are well planed and executed and the trigger is a neat idea.

    Tim
Title: Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
Post by: Mike Lyons on July 11, 2020, 08:57:49 PM
Beautiful rifle Mike. 
Title: Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
Post by: Oil Derek on July 11, 2020, 09:26:35 PM
Well, those be some very nice bits Mike! Very attractive. For lack of a more informed word, the dentil bits around the top of the butt plate and shell carving is very cool.
Title: Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
Post by: BOB HILL on July 11, 2020, 09:34:50 PM
Looking good, Mike.
Bob
Title: Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
Post by: Panzerschwein on July 11, 2020, 10:05:18 PM
Muy bonito senior!
Title: Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
Post by: Stoner creek on July 11, 2020, 11:42:20 PM
I was too busy looking at small details to notice but that gun shows a whole bunch of Woodbury influences without being a clone. How about that!
Title: Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
Post by: Mike Brooks on July 11, 2020, 11:50:07 PM
Quote from: Stoner creek on July 11, 2020, 11:42:20 PM
I was too busy looking at small details to notice but that gun shows a whole bunch of Woodbury influences without being a clone. How about that!
The architecture on these Colonial kits has always looked like a Woodbury gun to my eye.
Title: Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
Post by: oldtravler61 on July 12, 2020, 12:52:02 AM
  Ya know...for a ole Iowa chicken farmer...I think your gettin this here...gun..buildin...down prerty good...!!!
  This one is right  spectacular...if..I do say...!!
  Oldtravler
Title: Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
Post by: D. Taylor Sapergia on July 12, 2020, 07:18:36 PM
I really like the work you did on this Kibler kit Mike.  Tell me please, in the .58 cal. how does that rifle handle?  What does it weigh?  Does it feel muzzle light?  I am seriously considering putting one together for myself, and was thinking .58 cal might give me what I'm looking for.  As I age, I'm finding rifles over 9 pounds more difficult to hold than I used to.

Taylor
Title: Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
Post by: P.Bigham on July 12, 2020, 10:09:33 PM
Taylor Iam not Brooks but I’ve put 2 of these together for folks. My favorite rifle is 9 lbs with a 13.5 inch pull.  I found the .54 to heavy for myself and pull a little long. last I prefer the sights a little taller for target work.  I would go with the .58. I don’t know what they weigh. Jim makes a excellent product at a reasonable price. These are just my personal observations. 
Title: Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
Post by: Mike Brooks on July 12, 2020, 11:01:40 PM
Quote from: D. Taylor Sapergia on July 12, 2020, 07:18:36 PM
I really like the work you did on this Kibler kit Mike.  Tell me please, in the .58 cal. how does that rifle handle?  What does it weigh?  Does it feel muzzle light?  I am seriously considering putting one together for myself, and was thinking .58 cal might give me what I'm looking for.  As I age, I'm finding rifles over 9 pounds more difficult to hold than I used to.

Taylor
I think I would prefer the .58. I don't think I could hold a .54 since I had shoulder surgery back in '17. I get 9lbs even on my wife's kitchen scale.
Title: Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
Post by: D. Taylor Sapergia on July 12, 2020, 11:14:05 PM
In spite of the rifle's grace and apparent slimness, it still is quite robust.  I think I can handle 9 pounds, and the weight won't go amiss in a .58 cal.
Title: Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
Post by: Mike Brooks on July 12, 2020, 11:56:00 PM
Quote from: D. Taylor Sapergia on July 12, 2020, 11:14:05 PM
In spite of the rifle's grace and apparent slimness, it still is quite robust.  I think I can handle 9 pounds, and the weight won't go amiss in a .58 cal.
Yup, it's a big gun. No whippy little dainty thing.
Title: Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
Post by: wattlebuster on July 13, 2020, 01:20:51 AM
You did big Mike. Thats redneck for I like it
Title: Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
Post by: Bob McBride on July 13, 2020, 06:15:13 PM
A Brookerized Kibler. Nifty.  ;)
Title: Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
Post by: Richard on July 13, 2020, 07:14:01 PM
Very nice Mike. Distinctively Brooks. (Including the humor... Kibbles & Bits) lol.
Title: Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
Post by: hawkeye on July 15, 2020, 08:32:07 PM
Very nice rifle, is it easy to replace the kibler single trigger with a double set trigger
Title: Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
Post by: Mike Brooks on July 15, 2020, 08:33:03 PM
Quote from: hawkeye on July 15, 2020, 08:32:07 PM
Very nice rifle, is it easy to replace the kibler single trigger with a double set trigger
The Kibler trigger plate is wider than the davis, so you have to fit in a patch.
Title: Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
Post by: skullcap on July 15, 2020, 09:06:45 PM
i have the kibler gun in 58  the perfect balance.  comes up quick. holds great.  real authority when she goes off!    i second paul  on the rear sight  i swapped out to a taller rear sight. the front sight was getting real low on barrel  fuzzy in low light for me   Rick
Title: Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
Post by: EC121 on July 17, 2020, 04:13:11 PM
Just unpacked it.  With the stain on it you have to look for the trigger patch.  Pretty much invisible.  Great work.  It will be shot this afternoon.
Title: Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
Post by: Mike Brooks on July 17, 2020, 05:22:02 PM
Quote from: EC121 on July 17, 2020, 04:13:11 PM
Just unpacked it.  With the stain on it you have to look for the trigger patch.  Pretty much invisible.  Great work.  It will be shot this afternoon.
Thanks, I figured you'd like it. The photos don't really do it justice.
Title: Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
Post by: EC121 on July 17, 2020, 09:49:26 PM
Quote from: skullcap on July 15, 2020, 09:06:45 PM
i have the kibler gun in 58  the perfect balance.  comes up quick. holds great.  real authority when she goes off!    i second paul  on the rear sight  i swapped out to a taller rear sight. the front sight was getting real low on barrel  fuzzy in low light for me   Rick

I third the motion on a higher rear sight.  At 50yds. benched with a 6 o'clock hold on the Big Bull black I was hitting center just below the 5 ring in the white.  95 in the shade so the heat waves were starting.  The front sight doesn't need to be any lower. 
Title: Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
Post by: t.caster on July 24, 2020, 04:07:48 PM
I really like your artistic touch on it! You didn't let it look like a kit!
Title: Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
Post by: Mick C on August 04, 2020, 07:39:14 PM
Wow, Mr. B, you made that thing sing!!
Title: Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
Post by: EC121 on August 04, 2020, 11:05:27 PM
That set trigger really helps the felt speed of the lock.
Title: Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
Post by: EC121 on August 16, 2020, 01:10:26 AM
Got out in the heat for a quick sight check today.  Things looked good.  50yds. benched.  1st shot with a clean barrel was the center hit.  Next four were in a wad.  I was holding on the bottom of the black.  Then I went 3 for 3 offhand on my 6" steel circles and ran in the house ahead of the rain.

 
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Title: Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
Post by: D. Taylor Sapergia on August 16, 2020, 01:22:37 AM
"This will shoooooooot!"  Nice group for 50 yards.  My first shot from a clean bore is always over an inch high too.
Title: Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
Post by: sqrldog on August 16, 2020, 02:12:55 AM
Hog time. 😄
Title: Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
Post by: Marcruger on August 16, 2020, 05:37:05 PM
It is good when things come together.   :-)