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Offline Martin S.

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Jim Kibler: Any news on the "new" rifle kit?
« on: July 10, 2017, 08:49:48 PM »
Any news on the "new" rifle kit?

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Re: Jim Kibler: Any news on the "new" rifle kit?
« Reply #1 on: July 11, 2017, 12:43:59 AM »
What's in the works?

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Re: Jim Kibler: Any news on the "new" rifle kit?
« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2017, 02:24:57 AM »
Thanks for the interest in our new kit.  We've been working on it, but still have a ways to go.  Developing these takes a great deal of time.  I've been working on masters and specing out parts.  Next will come wax molds and a lot of programing.

This kit will be a Colonial period rifle with brass mounts, a round faced English lock a 43" barrel in .50 and .54 calibers and optional sliding wood box. 

I feel pretty good about so far and think it's going to be a kick ass rifle.

After this rifle, there will be more projects to come.  Maybe a full blown English fowling piece, perhaps a Lehigh rifle and maybe a "Golden Age" rifle as well.  Time will tell...  Any thoughts?

Besides developing new projects, we're continually pushing forward trying to iprove our product even more.  We're proud of it's quality and how it's set a new standard for muzzleloading kits, but also know it can be better.  We have ideas to make production more efficient on our end and assembly even easier.   Everything takes time, but we'll get there...

Thaks so much for all the support.  We've been at this only a year and a half or so and at the outset, we really didn't know what to expect.  The reception has far exceeded what we ever imagined.  So thanks to all of our customers and those who have contributed to the endeavor. 

In the upcoming days, I'll try to add a few pictures of some of the hardware models I've been making and a few other things pertaining to the new kit.

Thanks again,
Jim

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Re: Jim Kibler: Any news on the "new" rifle kit?
« Reply #3 on: July 11, 2017, 02:38:35 AM »
Will you keep the current kit in the lineup when the new kit comes out?

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Re: Jim Kibler: Any news on the "new" rifle kit?
« Reply #4 on: July 11, 2017, 02:42:19 AM »
Will you keep the current kit in the lineup when the new kit comes out?

Yes, the Mountain rifle will continue to be available. 

Thanks,
Jim

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Re: Jim Kibler: Any news on the "new" rifle kit?
« Reply #5 on: July 11, 2017, 03:36:33 AM »
  Jim will you have some of the mountain kits available for sale at the CLA show?  Oldtravler

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« Reply #6 on: July 11, 2017, 03:46:38 AM »
good I was wanting a 54.Now I will wait till you come out with yours.Yeah a fowler would be a good one too.Keep up the great work.

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Re: Jim Kibler: Any news on the "new" rifle kit?
« Reply #7 on: July 11, 2017, 04:05:38 AM »
Jim, I'd love to see a fowling piece and even a first model Brown Bess or other military arms. 
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Re: Jim Kibler: Any news on the "new" rifle kit?
« Reply #8 on: July 11, 2017, 04:06:24 AM »
Sorry for hijacking your other thread, but thanks for the update.

I am interested in a .54 as well.

I look forward to your continued success.


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Re: Jim Kibler: Any news on the "new" rifle kit?
« Reply #9 on: July 11, 2017, 04:23:41 AM »
 ??? ???... At one time there was talk of offering your SMR in .50 cal.  ....Is this still a future possibility..??? ;) ;)


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Re: Jim Kibler: Any news on the "new" rifle kit?
« Reply #10 on: July 11, 2017, 04:33:13 AM »
Glad to see more kits coming. My advice, if you want it, is to offer kits that other companies don't.
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Re: Jim Kibler: Any news on the "new" rifle kit?
« Reply #11 on: July 11, 2017, 04:45:04 AM »
I'm hoping not for kits, but components.  Butt plates and trigger guards in 70/30 brass, not that "yellow bronze" garbage.
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Re: Jim Kibler: Any news on the "new" rifle kit?
« Reply #12 on: July 11, 2017, 06:51:33 AM »
I vote for Lehigh!

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Re: Jim Kibler: Any news on the "new" rifle kit?
« Reply #13 on: July 11, 2017, 07:50:22 AM »
I suggest a Hawken.     There is a void in the market there.  The Hawken craze has died down in the past 30-years.  I think it is because they are such a pain to build and correct parts are hard to find.  I wonder if you could 3D scan a real original rifle and produce identical parts in a kit.  An authentically designed Hawken that could be assembled in a weekend would be amazing.  It would help to rekindle interest in the period.  I believe there lots of buck skinners and living history guys who would snap them up.


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Re: Jim Kibler: Any news on the "new" rifle kit?
« Reply #14 on: July 11, 2017, 08:46:00 AM »
I'd love to see a full stock flintlock Hawken!

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Re: Jim Kibler: Any news on the "new" rifle kit?
« Reply #15 on: July 11, 2017, 11:53:05 AM »
I vote for a pistol, with a 13 inch swamped barrel..!!
I know Chambers does one,, but....
only flintlocks remain interesting..

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Re: Jim Kibler: Any news on the "new" rifle kit?
« Reply #16 on: July 11, 2017, 12:43:04 PM »
My vote is for the Golden Age rifle, but I'll be enjoying whatever comes out, including this Colonial period large bore.


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Re: Jim Kibler: Any news on the "new" rifle kit?
« Reply #17 on: July 11, 2017, 12:54:49 PM »
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After this rifle, there will be more projects to come.  Maybe a full blown English fowling piece, perhaps a Lehigh rifle and maybe a "Golden Age" rifle as well.  Time will tell...  Any thoughts?
You're going to put me out of a job..... :P
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Re: Jim Kibler: Any news on the "new" rifle kit?
« Reply #18 on: July 11, 2017, 01:04:15 PM »
I think a 1st or 2nd model  Brown Bess kit would be very interesting.
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Re: Jim Kibler: Any news on the "new" rifle kit?
« Reply #19 on: July 11, 2017, 01:47:20 PM »
I think a 1st or 2nd model  Brown Bess kit would be very interesting.

Truly a thirsting market.

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Re: Jim Kibler: Any news on the "new" rifle kit?
« Reply #20 on: July 11, 2017, 02:34:36 PM »
I know my view is minor but I see a Bess kit hitting different target markets like shooters, gun collectors and re-enactors who want something more than a Miroku or Pedersoli Bess.
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« Reply #21 on: July 11, 2017, 03:12:18 PM »
Don't forget us lefties.......

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Re: Jim Kibler: Any news on the "new" rifle kit?
« Reply #22 on: July 11, 2017, 03:22:43 PM »
I suggest a Hawken.     There is a void in the market there.  The Hawken craze has died down in the past 30-years.  I think it is because they are such a pain to build and correct parts are hard to find.  I wonder if you could 3D scan a real original rifle and produce identical parts in a kit.  An authentically designed Hawken that could be assembled in a weekend would be amazing.  It would help to rekindle interest in the period.  I believe there lots of buck skinners and living history guys who would snap them up.

I've seen lots of "hawken styled" kits from the low budget seller such as Traditions, Dixie & others.  Why do you consider them more difficult to build than the other styles?

Sorry for the hijack.  Look forward to whatever you come up with Jim!

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Re: Jim Kibler: Any news on the "new" rifle kit?
« Reply #23 on: July 11, 2017, 04:21:04 PM »
I second Spinner's comment. "Don't over look the lefties".
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Re: Jim Kibler: Any news on the "new" rifle kit?
« Reply #24 on: July 11, 2017, 04:31:56 PM »
I would definitely be interested in a Brown Bess or an authentic Hawken. I consider both of those rifles above my current skill set for the kits currently out there.
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