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Offline lost arrow 801

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Kibler buttplate replacement.
« on: October 01, 2018, 04:09:47 PM »
Hello all im in need of a replacement buttplate for my kibler kit. Does anyone know where i could purchase on that will fit? Or come close to fitting as possible. Im a tall guy and dont want to remove too much wood off the buttplate area.

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Re: Kibler buttplate replacement.
« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2018, 04:15:07 PM »
Probably should contact Jim. Your best bet.

Offline lost arrow 801

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Re: Kibler buttplate replacement.
« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2018, 04:36:51 PM »
Jims waiting on castings from his foundry.

Offline Mike Brooks

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Re: Kibler buttplate replacement.
« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2018, 05:47:55 PM »
Jims waiting on castings from his foundry.
And so are you, there is no other source.
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Re: Kibler buttplate replacement.
« Reply #4 on: October 01, 2018, 06:29:14 PM »
https://www.redaviscompany.com/0468.html

You could compare the dimensions, and if it looks close, perhaps give them a call. Ask to make sure the length of the upper part is at least as long as your inlet if you want to keep stock length, and no wider! Angle is harder to judge but these can probably be bent a little.

TrackOfTheWolf catalog may have full-size pics of some options. I have not looked.

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Re: Kibler buttplate replacement.
« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2018, 06:41:39 PM »
There are other buttplate options but not for this kit.  As Mike said it is best just to wait.   

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Re: Kibler buttplate replacement.
« Reply #6 on: October 01, 2018, 09:26:24 PM »
https://www.redaviscompany.com/0468.html

You could compare the dimensions, and if it looks close, perhaps give them a call. Ask to make sure the length of the upper part is at least as long as your inlet if you want to keep stock length, and no wider! Angle is harder to judge but these can probably be bent a little.

TrackOfTheWolf catalog may have full-size pics of some options. I have not looked.

Gerald

That buttplate will not fit, its very close to my Gillespie buttplates and they will not come close to fitting the Kibler SMR. If you are in a rush that buttplate or similiar is fairly easy to make. Get you some mild sheet steel and make one.
**I assume you are talking about the SMR Kit and not the Lancaster**

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Re: Kibler buttplate replacement.
« Reply #7 on: October 01, 2018, 10:11:03 PM »
SMR or the Lancaster (Colonial?)

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Re: Kibler buttplate replacement.
« Reply #8 on: October 02, 2018, 02:11:37 AM »
Sorry I should of said it's a  colonial rifle kit

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Re: Kibler buttplate replacement.
« Reply #9 on: October 02, 2018, 02:37:25 AM »
Why replace it? Is there a work around to the problem?

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Re: Kibler buttplate replacement.
« Reply #10 on: October 02, 2018, 03:02:10 AM »
You'll find that this hobby/sport, sometimes you just gotta wait for the right part.
Chances are, if Jim can't get them, neither can you.
Quick question,  how did you get one of his kits without a buttplate?
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Re: Kibler buttplate replacement.
« Reply #11 on: October 02, 2018, 03:51:29 AM »
PM me and I will send you mine with no charge.... I’ll work with Jim when the next batch arrives....I won’t start my build until winter...... Jon