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Offline Mike Brooks

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Kibles and some Brooks bits
« 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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Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
« Reply #1 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.
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Offline EC121

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Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2020, 07:03:36 PM »
Really creative.  Looks good.
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Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
« Reply #3 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..
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Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
« Reply #4 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
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Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
« Reply #5 on: July 11, 2020, 08:57:49 PM »
Beautiful rifle Mike. 
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Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
« Reply #6 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.
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Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
« Reply #7 on: July 11, 2020, 09:34:50 PM »
Looking good, Mike.
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Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
« Reply #8 on: July 11, 2020, 10:05:18 PM »
Muy bonito senior!
« Last Edit: July 12, 2020, 12:07:39 AM by Panzerschwein »
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Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
« Reply #9 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!
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Offline Mike Brooks

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Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
« Reply #10 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.
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Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
« Reply #11 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
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Offline D. Taylor Sapergia

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Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
« Reply #12 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.

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Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
« Reply #13 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. 
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Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
« Reply #14 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.
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Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
« Reply #15 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.
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Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
« Reply #16 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.
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Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
« Reply #17 on: July 13, 2020, 01:20:51 AM »
You did big Mike. Thats redneck for I like it
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Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
« Reply #18 on: July 13, 2020, 06:15:13 PM »
A Brookerized Kibler. Nifty.  ;)
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Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
« Reply #19 on: July 13, 2020, 07:14:01 PM »
Very nice Mike. Distinctively Brooks. (Including the humor... Kibbles & Bits) lol.
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Offline hawkeye

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Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
« Reply #20 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
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Offline Mike Brooks

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Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
« Reply #21 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.
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Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
« Reply #22 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
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« Reply #23 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.
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Re: Kibles and some Brooks bits
« Reply #24 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.
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