Kibler SMR almost finished

[J.M.Browning]

I bought the rifle December 2020 working on it on & off , I wanted the look of a old gun loved & used & a little personalized by the  owner .

[Daryl]

That's cool. VERY dark stock - interesting.

[wibper]

Pretty cool.  I think you more than achieved your objective. 

[reddogge]

Very neat. When you think about it, it is the kind of thing a farmer in the mountains could have done to his rifle to personalize it. I'd like to see the finished and assembled rifle. I like the color of the stock too. Great job.

[elk killer]

Thats cool nice to see something different

[Matt Evans]

Nice job. I think you definitely personalize it. Also like the darker wood.

[J.M.Browning]

Thank you for the positive comments.Victor

[Crow Choker]

Nice job, I like the color relationship between the stock and metal. Great color on stock. I thought I was the only one buying a Kibler (or other) that has a large period of time between buying a kit and still not having it complete a.s.p. Read posts here and on the Muzz.Load forum where posters will receive on a Monday and be shooting rifle by Friday. No problem, but again, I thought I was the only one slow as a turtle.

[J.M.Browning]

Nice job, I like the color relationship between the stock and metal. Great color on stock. I thought I was the only one buying a Kibler (or other) that has a large period of time between buying a kit and still not having it complete a.s.p. Read posts here and on the Muzz.Load forum where posters will receive on a Monday and be shooting rifle by Friday. No problem, but again, I thought I was the only one slow as a turtle.

I have more than a week in my loading rod - yes you can build a kit in a few days . I believe a Kibler workshop is also available for a few days assembly . I picked away almost three year's for a very enjoyable time I would also add I'm a very avid reloader I load several vintage Winchester black powder metallic cartridge calibers and several propitiatory vintage smokeless cartridges . I cast a lot of bullets & reload on vintage gear even some Ideal this takes a lot of my free time . The rifle was - is in my shop - reloading room I would take loading breaks with the Kibler and enjoyed very much I will miss this project when its done . My approach to this wonderful rifle was very much non hurried , no you are not the only turtle we are most likely in a small group that will admit on a Forum publicly  time  finishing- final assembly of something already built . Enjoy your project & most of all thank you for your kind words . And do post some photos of your rifle ! Thank you Victor