Kibler SMR shooting help.

Joel2937 · 2024-10-05T09:27:13-0400

Hello Everyone,
I'm new to flintlocks. I built a Kibler .45cal SMR kit. I have shot the rifle ( which is a blast!!), I would like some advise on what ball, patch and powder charge combination would be the most accurate? Thank you for the help. ( I'm currently using .440 balls, .010 patch, and powder 40 grains to 60).

Pete G · 2024-10-05T14:33:37-0400

You may want to try a little thicker patch.

ChuckJonesWagon · 2024-10-05T15:50:23-0400

Are you using FF or FFF powder? Your rifle may like 3F. A lot of the 45 cal folks use that and have stated it's more accurate. I'm working up a load for a new 45 cal I have. So far I've just used 2F, but next range outing I will try 3F

Buff1958 · 2024-10-05T18:36:43-0400

i use 70 grains of FFF a .445 ball with a .015 patch for targets. 90 grains for hunting

wiscoaster · 2024-10-05T18:49:15-0400

Shooting my Kibler .45 cal SMR I use a 0.445 ball with a 0.010 patch and 60 gr of 3F powder.

OP, your ball and your load seems to be to be a bit undersized. Tighter fit is better, though load depends on group results. If you don't have to use some force to start your ball then either your ball is undersized or your patch is too thin.

Joel2937 · 2024-10-05T20:16:12-0400

Pete G said:
You may want to try a little thicker patch.

Thank you, I will try that!

Joel2937 · 2024-10-05T20:17:58-0400

ChuckJonesWagon said:
Are you using FF or FFF powder? Your rifle may like 3F. A lot of the 45 cal folks use that and have stated it's more accurate. I'm working up a load for a new 45 cal I have. So far I've just used 2F, but next range outing I will try 3F

I'm using FFF

Joel2937 · 2024-10-05T20:20:15-0400

Buff1958 said:
i use 70 grains of FFF a .445 ball with a .015 patch for targets. 90 grains for hunting

Thank you Sir, I will give that a try.

wiscoaster · 2024-10-05T20:23:43-0400

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