Jim Kibler kits

[Jim Kibler]

Thanks everyone. 

I've considered a toe plate.  It would be a simple matter to add a cut out for one in the programming.  I do, however, think that  the real danger in damaging the toe is before the buttplate is installed.  After it's in place I don't see that much chance for damage. 

The only other reason for not having a toe plate is that the gun is relatively unadorned.  Some of the simpler mountain rifles didn't have toe plates.  In trying to keep continuity throughout the piece I chose to not include one.

I may change my mind, though and add one at some point.  We'll see...

A toe plate can pretty easily be added by hand if anyone wants one as well.

I like the idea of putting the buttplate on first.  I will probably change the instructions and order of procedure.

Thanks again,
Jim

[draton2681]

Jim,
I notice the thimble welds do fall in line with the stock holes. An earlier poster said he was unable to drill through the weld. I've not tried to drill yet but should I expect problems? If so, whats the best avenue to take? Thanks, Tim

[Dennis Glazener]

Jim,
I notice the thimble welds do fall in line with the stock holes. An earlier poster said he was unable to drill through the weld. I've not tried to drill yet but should I expect problems? If so, whats the best avenue to take? Thanks, Tim

The center thimble weld fell dead center of one cross pin hole and on the other two the hole ended up right on the right edge. I just drilled enough to spot the holes then put the thimbles in my drill press vice, put a little cutting oil on them and slowly drilled through the weld. Even where the hole went through half weld/half regular metal the hole was in perfect alignment. I was using cheap titanium tipped bits from Harbor Freight so most bits should handle it fine using a drill press and cutting oil.

I would not dare try to drill them while in the forearm, I am sure you would enlarge the hole and probably break bits.

Dennis

[Billy Mike]

Still months away, but excitement is building like it was the second coming. I can see at least one more for me and 2 possibly 3 other friends and neighbours wanting one as well.

I'm of low skills and high end talking about flintlocks. But my keenness seems to be infectious, they all seem to get the bug when they're around.

This thread is like being in school and sitting in the front row. I can't get enough.

I have a flint on the go, but jeez, I can't wait. Reckon I'll have to, so I lose that bet.

[Kermit]

In considering a toeplate, how about horn or bone? I've done horn in the past, but not sure its entirely in keeping with this rifle. 

[thimble rig]

I didn't think about it till I was finished with mine,I could used a piece of dear antler slice a piece off about a 1/16 of an inch thick and made a toe plate and another piece on the face of the cheek piece And should have poured a pewter nose cap.I guess I just will have to get another kit.He He

[Mike Brooks]

In considering a toeplate, how about horn or bone? I've done horn in the past, but not sure its entirely in keeping with this rifle. 

Not for the toe. Use a piece of steel. If you want to make it interesting run it up till it almost touches the rear trigger guard finial.

[Kermit]

In considering a toeplate, how about horn or bone? I've done horn in the past, but not sure its entirely in keeping with this rifle. 

Not for the toe. Use a piece of steel. If you want to make it interesting run it up till it almost touches the rear trigger guard finial.

I like the idea of an iron clad stock. Long tang, long toeplate, forend wearplate...

[thimble rig]

Oh yea that's an awesome idea Mr brooks.I even like the wear plate idea too.

[lentuk]

What is the overall finished length of this rifle?

[ScottH]

With a 46" barrel and a 13.75" length of pull I would think the finished rifle will be about 60" to 62" long.