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.36 cal SMR in Walnut completed

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Finished up assembling my Kibler SMR today. Nothing out of the ordinary, only extras were a good internal & external lock polish, a toe plate, a couple of incised lines on the cheek rest, and some dimple adornment on the muzzle. And I also gave the bore a good scrub with JB bore paste, bore shine and green scotchbrite. I little finger tip polish on the crown too. Hopefully the bore scrub will aid in the barrel break in and ease the fouling a little. Standard Kibler front sight and a taller rear sight from Track of the Wolf. No stain on the stock, it was sanded, then 2 coats of BC sealer/filler, then 2 hand rubbed coats of my T&T oil varnish/gum turpentine mix. I used Jax Black on all the metal, just went for a much darker finish that what I’ve done in the past. Here’s some outside and inside photos.
Very nice looking rifle.
 
Going to be a little cooler tomorrow, so if I can get up a little earlier I’ll do some shooting and see how it does.
Hey TDM you got my address right if not let me know I like it would be perfect up hear for small game and coyotes and I’d take real good care of it .😉 she’s a beauty.
 
I’m going to use .350’s. But some use up to .355

Not fired my .36 double in anger yet so wonder what you were thinking. I don’t have a round ball load for it , I found Sierra pistol bullets very good, but am considering buying a .338 Lee bullet mould and paper patching it , almost perfect , it’s all brain enjoyment as I cannot get a police permit to even shoot on a range, France is ok as no licence needed for BP guns, I live in hope. Ferry to France 40 mins and £225 in my old Motorhome,

Love from this side of the pond
 

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Finished up assembling my Kibler SMR today. Nothing out of the ordinary, only extras were a good internal & external lock polish, a toe plate, a couple of incised lines on the cheek rest, and some dimple adornment on the muzzle. And I also gave the bore a good scrub with JB bore paste, bore shine and green scotchbrite. I little finger tip polish on the crown too. Hopefully the bore scrub will aid in the barrel break in and ease the fouling a little. Standard Kibler front sight and a taller rear sight from Track of the Wolf. No stain on the stock, it was sanded, then 2 coats of BC sealer/filler, then 2 hand rubbed coats of my T&T oil varnish/gum turpentine mix. I used Jax Black on all the metal, just went for a much darker finish that what I’ve done in the past. Here’s some outside and inside photos.
Very nice job Thad, looks great! Nice toe plate!
 

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