Kibler Fowler Arrived!

I have been waiting impatiently for the Kibler fowler since it was first announced. Here are some of pictures as I took a peak at it soon after it arrived.

And since they didn’t say “no” when I asked, I got both gauges. The 20 gauge option is only slightly heavier. The barrel profile is really nice, the double wedding bands look svelte!

What is the barrel length on the Fowler?

Awesome!!!

Sweet! Mine is supposed to be here tomorrow.

Jim K said:

What is the barrel length on the Fowler?

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I believe Jim Kibler said 44 inches. I didn’t measure mine.

just got my email.. 16 in cherry.

Question, can Jim K make the stock shorter? I am 5’ 8” tall and all of my guns have 12.5” trigger pulls. If the 13 5/8” trigger pull is a firm feature then it does me no good. I guess I can cut the stock back like I do on everything else.

Historian said:

Question, can Jim K make the stock shorter? I am 5’ 8” tall and all of my guns have 12.5” trigger pulls. If the 13 5/8” trigger pull is a firm feature then it does me no good. I guess I can cut the stock back like I do on everything else.

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I don’t think that Kibler is set up to modify the stock length.

2 shots said:

just got my email.. 16 in cherry.

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That's a huge cherry!

Sorry, not able to modify the stock length. With some work, you could probably cut the stock back and re-fit the buttplate. An inch is a lot though. You might be able to get 1/2" without too much trouble. I just double checked the pull the other day and it's 13 5/8"

Jim

James Kibler said:

Sorry, not able to modify the stock length. With some work, you could probably cut the stock back and re-fit the buttplate. An inch is a lot though. You might be able to get 1/2" without too much trouble. I just double checked the pull the other day and it's 13 5/8"

Jim

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Jim, curious why the 16 gauge isn’t recommended for round ball shooting?

Thinner barrel wall. Less safety factor. Less accurate than a 20 guage as well.

Very nice! If they ever get caught up enough to offer a left handed fowler I'll probably place one of the first dozen orders. With CNC programing it should be just a matter of time.

Thanks for posting these photos. I’ll be interested to hear your thoughts on assembly and finishing. I’m expecting mine next week, a 16 gauge with a walnut stock.

Ordering both barrels is an interesting idea.

I can't wait to get mine. I put my order in on May 17th and haven't gotten shipping confirmation yet.

Historian said:

Question, can Jim K make the stock shorter? I am 5’ 8” tall and all of my guns have 12.5” trigger pulls. If the 13 5/8” trigger pull is a firm feature then it does me no good. I guess I can cut the stock back like I do on everything else.

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You're in the same boat with me. I'm 5' 4" and prefer 12.5" lop. A 13" lop is okay if I'm not wearing a heavy coat. An lop of 12.5" works best for me and even a 12" lop fits me just fine. Shortening the butt stock, of course, brings up other problems especially with fitting the butt plate.

Historian said:

Question, can Jim K make the stock shorter? I am 5’ 8” tall and all of my guns have 12.5” trigger pulls. If the 13 5/8” trigger pull is a firm feature then it does me no good. I guess I can cut the stock back like I do on everything else.

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I'm also 5'8" and find I can usually adjust to an LOP of up to 14" - although 13.5" works best for me.

Wow ! Fellas that have similar L.O.P.s as I do ! and the associated problems too unfortunately. I'm 5' 8 ish and I like me a LOP just under 13.5 " , its perfect with mY Capote on , 13.5" is just fine in the summer though . Just got this beautiful Fusil de Chasse , Centermark , and I won't dare touch that buttplate ! Its beautiful ! but that d@&% L.O.P. is 14" ! Too much for this short fat boy ! LOL ! Wasnt sure what to do at first , just rough it BUT !!! There is room in the trigger guard ! The trigger is right in the middle of the bow ! So I can make a new trigger that sits in the back of the trigger guard bow ! It'll defiantly help !! I'll post it when its finished , and the building process .... Can't wait ! such a beautiful Fusil !!

Ordered mine in the afternoon on the 16th, really hoping my number comes up soon! Also thank you for showing the barrels next to eachother, thats a photo that should be on his page!

Happy with my choice for 20ga walnut!