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Offline smallpatch

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Kibler kit
« on: December 10, 2017, 10:29:00 PM »
Just thought I'd try one.  Really nice little rifle.

In 5 hours, from box to ready to sand.  Took about twice that long to finish.
15 hrs total.












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Re: Kibler kit
« Reply #1 on: December 10, 2017, 10:59:15 PM »
Pretty nice Dane!  Can you tell us more about how you finished the rifle?  I really like the high lights you brought out in the wood.
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Re: Kibler kit
« Reply #2 on: December 10, 2017, 11:43:42 PM »
That rifle looks sooo nice.  I want a kit in the worst way.  The stock is a beaut.
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« Reply #3 on: December 10, 2017, 11:46:15 PM »
I like it ;D
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Re: Kibler kit
« Reply #4 on: December 10, 2017, 11:49:46 PM »
Dave,
A little tannic acid, ferric nitrate.  Knocked back in the wear areas with skotchbrite and Chambers oil.
Three or four coats of Chambers oil, airbrush in the low places with some tinted spar varnish.  When dry, knocked back again with skotchbrite, then 2 or 3 coats of spar varnish.
Simple!
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Re: Kibler kit
« Reply #5 on: December 11, 2017, 12:12:27 AM »
Hi Dane,
That is the nicest Kibler kit I have seen yet.  You mastered that warm, slightly aged look.  Just beautiful!

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Re: Kibler kit
« Reply #6 on: December 11, 2017, 12:34:55 AM »
I must say that is a nice looking rifle; well finished.   It makes me wonder why I bother to make everything from scratch.
« Last Edit: December 11, 2017, 12:36:02 AM by Mark Elliott »
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Re: Kibler kit
« Reply #7 on: December 11, 2017, 12:45:05 AM »
Quote from: hanshi on December 10, 2017, 11:43:42 PM
That rifle looks sooo nice.  I want a kit in the worst way.  The stock is a beaut.
You might as well order you a kit for a Christmas present from you to you.  32 caliber is awesome.....

I like the finish on that rifle. Looks great.
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« Reply #8 on: December 11, 2017, 12:55:10 AM »
Excellent job!
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Re: Kibler kit
« Reply #9 on: December 11, 2017, 01:57:20 AM »
  Smallpatch that is a real dandy....15 hrs from box to shooting...dang...how much better can it get..An there tack drivers as well...!
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« Reply #10 on: December 11, 2017, 02:13:27 AM »
Traveler,
They are shooters.  Lightweight! Less than 7 lbs.
Here's the first target, no load development.  First 7 shots out of the barrel.
50g FFFg, .445 ball, .020" patch.


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Re: Kibler kit
« Reply #11 on: December 11, 2017, 02:47:58 AM »
really nice Dane.

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« Reply #12 on: December 11, 2017, 03:06:52 AM »
Dane, Nice Job! I too like the colors. Never hurts if one shoots good , to help you like it even more !!  Nate
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Re: Kibler kit
« Reply #13 on: December 11, 2017, 03:25:19 AM »
But Dane,
That is 25 yards.  I can throw a lawn dart as good as that at that distance. ;D

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Re: Kibler kit
« Reply #14 on: December 11, 2017, 03:57:49 AM »
Dave,
I can barely see that far!
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Re: Kibler kit
« Reply #15 on: December 11, 2017, 04:13:20 AM »
Those Kibler kits are great. He really does an incredible job putting them together. I think its great that there is an easy to build kit on the market that is actually very high quality. But its not for me. 5 hours from box to ready to sand. No thanks. I enjoy building as much as shooting. I want one that is going to take months to build.
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« Reply #16 on: December 11, 2017, 05:16:30 AM »
Quote from: Bill Raby on December 11, 2017, 04:13:20 AM
Those Kibler kits are great. He really does an incredible job putting them together. I think its great that there is an easy to build kit on the market that is actually very high quality. But its not for me. 5 hours from box to ready to sand. No thanks. I enjoy building as much as shooting. I want one that is going to take months to build.

Try years. But I'm lazy ;D
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« Reply #17 on: December 11, 2017, 06:28:38 AM »
These kits are NOT designed for the long time builders.  We build from blanks for a bunch of reasons.

BUT, for the semi handy guy, who wants a really nice rifle, and can tell others that " I built it",  it's a very nice kit.
Much better finished product than the first 10 guns I built.
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Re: Kibler kit
« Reply #18 on: December 11, 2017, 03:52:04 PM »
Quote from: smallpatch on December 11, 2017, 02:13:27 AM
Traveler,
They are shooters.  Lightweight! Less than 7 lbs.
Here's the first target, no load development.  First 7 shots out of the barrel.
50g FFFg, .445 ball, .020" patch.


NICE RIFLE!
Too bad it couldn't hit the center. ;) :o
That is mighty fine shooting right out of the box.
You must walk proud carrying that firestick! I would.
It is great to see a supplier can provide such a nice product that a would be gun builder does not need a fully complimented workshop.
Talk about a super Christmas gift, that will last for decades, and perhaps become a family heirloom.
My most sincere compliments to you ( Traveler ) and Jim Kibler.
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Re: Kibler kit
« Reply #19 on: December 11, 2017, 04:43:13 PM »
smallpatch,,
Great job on a really nice rifle and it shoots to boot! I am still trying to develop my finishing skills and have one of Jim's fine kits to start after Christmas. Could you possibly share with all the new guys watching, some of your techniques you used for polishing and finishing. We are all ears to learn from you masters! Super job and thanks for sharing.
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« Reply #20 on: December 11, 2017, 06:26:31 PM »
Elkhorn,
If you'll be more specific, I'll try to help.
I posted my wood finishing steps above. 
I still do everything the hard way for metal and wood.
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Re: Kibler kit
« Reply #21 on: December 11, 2017, 07:26:13 PM »
Looks very nice Dane.  As much as I too really enjoy the building process, to turn one out so quickly and nicely, isn't hard to take either.

BTW there's a thread in contemporary makers forum with several pages of Jim's kits, if you have missed it....http://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=44104.0
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Re: Kibler kit
« Reply #22 on: December 11, 2017, 08:35:40 PM »
I just completed my latest build and am planning my next two. One for my youngest grandson and one for me. I got a Peter Berry and a SMR in mind not sure who will get what. I SURE would like one of those Kibler SMR and I can build it while doing the Peter Berry from scratch - now I just need to come up with the EXTRA money ;D ;) ::).
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« Reply #23 on: December 11, 2017, 08:50:54 PM »
Paul,
This one is in .45, and weighs less than 7lbs. Skinny, trim handles pretty nice.
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« Reply #24 on: December 11, 2017, 09:23:08 PM »
Thanks for the info -- I have a few .45 calibers and do like that caliber one more can't hurt. The Peter Berry build has a .45 caliber swamped Green Mountain barrel. Right now my youngest grandson is 4. By the time his mother (anti-gun of any kind) will let him have it he will be 18 so I think he will be strong enough to handle a 7 pound rifle by that time. I will be going to Kibler's web site and doing some shopping later today ;). Thanks again for the info and Merry Christmas :).
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