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Offline BJamesBeck

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First Build From A New Guy
« on: September 08, 2020, 01:48:29 PM »
Well, I've browsed this forum for quite some time and used a lot of the great information you folks post to build my first rifle (definitely not the last!). It's a .50 colonial kit from Jim Kibler. As long as I can get a tag over the counter I plan to hunt with it this fall.




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Offline Eric Krewson

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Re: First Build From A New Guy
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2020, 04:32:37 PM »
I think you started out the right way and ended up with a fine rifle to boot.

I have done a couple of plank builds, one Kibler SMR and one very old TC kit. The old TC kit was so rough it was actually harder to build and make it look nice than the Kibler, I removed a ton of wood from the TC.
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Re: First Build From A New Guy
« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2020, 04:51:33 PM »
I'd like to see closer pictures but that is a really great color.  Fantastic!
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Re: First Build From A New Guy
« Reply #3 on: September 08, 2020, 08:09:27 PM »
Thanks guys! Here's a few more pics. Only one really closer unfortunately.





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Offline Daryl

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Re: First Build From A New Guy
« Reply #4 on: September 09, 2020, 02:01:32 AM »
I see ZERO flies on the rifle. Well done.
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Re: First Build From A New Guy
« Reply #5 on: September 09, 2020, 03:09:29 AM »
Thanks! (Have to admit I'm not sure what the flies comment means but I'll take it as a compliment haha)
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Offline J. Talbert

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Re: First Build From A New Guy
« Reply #6 on: September 09, 2020, 04:37:17 AM »
Very nice!
Agree that this is a great way to get started.
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Offline BJamesBeck

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Re: First Build From A New Guy
« Reply #7 on: September 09, 2020, 05:25:14 AM »
Thank you! Really happy with how it turned out!
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Re: First Build From A New Guy
« Reply #8 on: September 09, 2020, 06:15:19 AM »
 Kibler kits are a great way to start..Wish they would have had these 50 years ago...I might have learned something sooner..
 Well done...Oldtravler
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Offline steven baker

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Re: First Build From A New Guy
« Reply #9 on: September 09, 2020, 09:09:06 AM »
Thats one hot looking gal. Thanks for shaing , take care Steven.
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Offline BJamesBeck

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Re: First Build From A New Guy
« Reply #10 on: September 09, 2020, 01:15:21 PM »
Thanks guys! And yeah this is obviously my only experience with building one so far but it's pretty hard to imagine starting with anything else!
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Offline Seth Isaacson

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Re: First Build From A New Guy
« Reply #11 on: September 10, 2020, 01:22:14 AM »
I'm so glad I chickened out of this project, and that you picked it up and finished it out so beautifully.  ;) It's definitely a rifle you should be proud of. When I finally get around to one of my own, you can expect me to bug you for some help.
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Offline BJamesBeck

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Re: First Build From A New Guy
« Reply #12 on: September 10, 2020, 01:16:40 PM »
Absolutely man! I'm really hoping to do another one soon if I can work it into the budget!
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Offline 577SXS

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Re: First Build From A New Guy
« Reply #13 on: September 10, 2020, 03:37:42 PM »
That's the problem with building one! You have to build more!
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Offline BJamesBeck

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Re: First Build From A New Guy
« Reply #14 on: September 10, 2020, 04:04:25 PM »
I have definitely noticed that already!
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