Author Topic: Kibler Southern Mtn. Half Stock Conversion (Read 3273 times)

Dave Willer · « **on:** February 09, 2023, 06:53:11 PM »

Modified a Kibler kit that had a broken forestock. .36, barrel cut at end of original taper. Soldered rib and poured nosecap.

Carl Young · « **Reply #1 on:** February 09, 2023, 06:58:59 PM »

That's neat, I like it!

Carl

Gemmer · « **Reply #2 on:** February 09, 2023, 07:00:20 PM »

Nice save!

J Shingler · « **Reply #3 on:** February 09, 2023, 07:04:17 PM »

Well done. Looks good. Very nice shop too!

TDM · « **Reply #4 on:** February 09, 2023, 07:46:11 PM »

Very nicely done! The wood is beautiful.

Daryl · « **Reply #5 on:** February 09, 2023, 10:44:00 PM »

Cool beans - NIFTY.

bnewberry · « **Reply #6 on:** February 09, 2023, 10:47:31 PM »

Nice work! Next you will be converting the lock to percussion.

MuskratMike · « **Reply #7 on:** February 10, 2023, 01:04:00 AM »

OMG, if Jim offered them with this option along with the full stock he would be covered up in orders. Looks fantastic.

PIKELAKE · « **Reply #8 on:** February 10, 2023, 01:25:51 AM »

I bet that is a swell handling rifle. JZ

Hank01 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 10, 2023, 01:43:01 AM »

Gorgeous!

Bassdog1 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 10, 2023, 01:59:58 AM »

I hope Kibler offers a half stock percussion someday.

46powerwagon · « **Reply #11 on:** February 10, 2023, 02:39:47 AM »

Very nicely done. Excellent save !!! Very nice wood. And a very nice shop!

Dave Willer · « **Reply #12 on:** February 10, 2023, 03:01:41 AM »

If I new how to reply I would say thank you. Been following on this site for years but first post. Would be grateful if someone takes the time and tells me how to respond to you all as an individual.

Regards!

Ed Wenger · « **Reply #13 on:** February 10, 2023, 03:28:47 AM »

Nice! 👍👍. Personally, I like the looks of the half stock better than a full stock. Best,

Ed

LilysDad · « **Reply #14 on:** February 10, 2023, 03:42:39 AM »

What is the purpose of a full stock other than style?

Gaeckle · « **Reply #15 on:** February 10, 2023, 04:44:05 AM »

Quote from: LilysDad on February 10, 2023, 03:42:39 AM

What is the purpose of a full stock other than style?

Style

Ky-Flinter · « **Reply #16 on:** February 10, 2023, 05:07:00 AM »

Quote from: Dave Willer on February 10, 2023, 03:01:41 AM

If I new how to reply I would say thank you. Been following on this site for years but first post. Would be grateful if someone takes the time and tells me how to respond to you all as an individual.

Regards!

Hi Dave,

To send a personal message to another member, go to a post by the other member and look under their name. Several rows down, click on the text balloon. That will open the personal message box. The message will automatically be addressesd to the other member. Fill in the subject line and type your message and press send.

Hope this helps. Send me a personal message if you want to practice.

Ron

T.C.Albert · « **Reply #17 on:** February 10, 2023, 10:05:47 AM »

That looks great. How did you make and attach the under-rib? Would you be able to share a few images of that too? Thank you,
TCA

Joey R · « **Reply #18 on:** February 10, 2023, 04:35:13 PM »

Yes please more on the under rib on that swamped barrel.

Jim Kibler · « **Reply #19 on:** February 10, 2023, 05:38:32 PM »

That sure is pretty!

Jim

Dave Willer · « **Reply #20 on:** February 10, 2023, 06:24:20 PM »

Quote from: Jim Kibler on February 10, 2023, 05:38:32 PM

That sure is pretty!

Jim

Thank you, a fun project!

Dave Willer · « **Reply #21 on:** February 10, 2023, 06:27:51 PM »

Quote from: PIKELAKE on February 10, 2023, 01:25:51 AM

I bet that is a swell handling rifle. JZ

Does balance very well. Still a little muzzle weight for a good hold.

Dave Willer · « **Reply #22 on:** February 10, 2023, 06:54:46 PM »

Quote from: T.C.Albert on February 10, 2023, 10:05:47 AM

That looks great. How did you make and attach the under-rib? Would you be able to share a few images of that too? Thank you,
TCA

Still having some difficulties navigating this site. The underib is a hollow type that better follows a tapered barrel. Pipes are silver soldered to rib then rib was soft soldered to barrel due to a lower melting temperature. Cap is tin. Here are a few pic’s. Rifle does balance well.

Bob Gerard · « **Reply #23 on:** February 11, 2023, 02:47:20 AM »

You’re very talented and made a great looking rifle! Congratulations 🙂

Spalding · « **Reply #24 on:** February 11, 2023, 03:52:03 AM »

That is a very nice, clean looking build. The “just enough” patchbox engraving compliments it so well.
I love it.

Shop ain’t half bad, either.

Bob

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