The "Woodsrunner" has Arrived....

[galudwig]

Check your email! Received this about 45 minutes ago:

Jim is running the first trial stocks today!
Jim has been working for months to get all the programming just perfect for the stock of the "Woodsrunner" rifle kit that is in development and we are happy to say, we are nearing the finish line.

You can reserve your kit online or call us at 330-551-5844.

We still have to get castings made and processed and do a few more odds and ends, but we feel confident that the first kits of this line will be shipping in the next few months.  More details about the kit can be found by following the link below.

https://kiblerslongrifles.com/?mc_cid=2242aafb28&mc_eid=255e73d64e

[Panzerschwein]

WOW looks REALLY NICE!!

[Eric Kettenburg]

Is he making it as crooked as the original?  hahahahahahahaha 

[bnewberry]

I have been looking forward to this one since it was announced. Now the next waiting period begins!

[duca]

My wife is gonna Kill me 🤔

Anthony

[cordite]

I'm on the waiting list!

[Martin S.]

This one looks great, but I am still waiting for a Hawken copy.  Hopefully soon.

Did I understand correctly from reading the website that the carving behind the tang would be CNC'd?

Once again, well done to Jim and his company.

[Ken G]

This is from his website.

The kit does not come carved--the photo with the carving is a custom rifle Jim made years ago that was based on the "Woodsrunner" rifle

Did I understand correctly from reading the website that the carving behind the tang would be CNC'd?

[Seth Isaacson]

I see the caliber range is in between the Southern Mountain and Colonial kits' ranges. So is this a lighter, slimmer build overall than the colonial?

[martin9]

The specs on his site has it at nearly 2#s lighter than the colonial.

[smart dog]

Hi,
I was not a fan of the original rifle, although I admired it as a historical work.  However, Jim turned it into an incredibly elegant and mesmerizing gun.  I believe Jim is greatest designer of muzzle loading guns working today.  What a beauty.

dave

[Trad bow]

I got on the list in March. This will be my second Kibler and am already looking forward to his Fowler

[Panzerschwein]

The length of pull should fit nearly anyone. The weight and balance look excellent, even ideal for that caliber range. Barrel length of a modest 39 3/4” will make for a handy yet still elegant gun. The calibers will offer versatility from deers, to coyotes, to black bears, to boars, a whole bunch of animals. The even better CNC work making it even easier to assemble is icing on the cake.

Jim and his team ought to be incredibly proud! What a winner!!

[P.Bigham]

Love the original with all its Quikeyness. Was fortunate to handle it at the CLA  thanks to the owner.

[Mike Brooks]

OH MY GOD! (×10)

[Fly Navy]

Looks like another winner. Glad I got on the list early.

[Mike Brooks]

OH MY GOD! (×10)

Just took a look at the link. very nice rifle, should make an excellent hunting gun. Looking forward to the next six pages of Kibler worship.....

[oldtravler61]

  Only six..?  I'm still trying to figure out the Seven pages on the grizzly caliber thingy..     Oldtravler

[galudwig]

OH MY GOD! (×10)

Just took a look at the link. very nice rifle, should make an excellent hunting gun. Looking forward to the next six pages of Kibler worship.....

As well as the next six signups for your classes to assemble his kits...

[DavidC]

Can't wait to have Fletho finish one of these for me! 

[Mike Brooks]

OH MY GOD! (×10)

Just took a look at the link. very nice rifle, should make an excellent hunting gun. Looking forward to the next six pages of Kibler worship.....

As well as the next six signups for your classes to assemble his kits...

Yep. It will be nice to have something new to work on!

[Brian Wooley]

Looks like it will be another big seller! I just ordered a colonial in .58 cal.. Now I am trying to decide if I should change my order over to the woodsrunner……. I really like the .58 though. Decisions…decisions…

[Bob Gerard]

I am wondering what the heel drop measurement is?

[Jim Kibler]

I am wondering what the heel drop measurement is?

Thanks so much, everybody!  I've been busy machining prototype stocks over the weekend and it's going pretty well.  Still some bugs to work out, though.  I'll have more to share pretty soon.

As to the drop, it's about 3 inches to the top of the barrel.  So figure maybe 3 1/8 to 3 1/4 with sights.  One thing nice about this rifle is that the comb is pretty low given the drop at the heel.  It lines up and points extremely well.  As far as handling and shooting, I think this will be fantastic.

If you have any other questions, please ask!  I'll just be sitting at the computer today doing some refining of the stock CNC program today.

All the best,
Jim

[Frank]

I am wondering what the heel drop measurement is?

Thanks so much, everybody!  I've been busy machining prototype stocks over the weekend and it's going pretty well.  Still some bugs to work out, though.  I'll have more to share pretty soon.

As to the drop, it's about 3 inches to the top of the barrel.  So figure maybe 3 1/8 to 3 1/4 with sights.  One thing nice about this rifle is that the comb is pretty low given the drop at the heel.  It lines up and points extremely well.  As far as handling and shooting, I think this will be fantastic.

If you have any other questions, please ask!  I'll just be sitting at the computer today doing some refining of the stock CNC program today.

All the best,
Jim

Since you asked for questions, how difficult would it be to install double set triggers in lieu of the single trigger? I have a couple sets laying around. I know it would not be historically correct but would make target shooting easier.

Thanks