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Jim K said:
What about a ramrod? Wouldn’t a 45 use a 3/8” rod. I have a 36 and thought about getting a 45 barrel but that stopped me.
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That definitely might be a limiting factor. I wonder what calibers share the same rod? I’ll have to ask before I order.
 
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Texcl2 said:
That definitely might be a limiting factor. I wonder what calibers share the same rod? I’ll have to ask before I order.
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My Kibler .45 SMR use a 5/16 ramrod. So should all the other caliber SMR's they put out. They aren't retooling the machines to make different stocks. For different calibers of the same model. Just a different bore size in the barrel.
It's CNC mass production. And that's what makes them a great kit. The parts all fit precisely together. So if you want buy one SMR and three different caliber barrels. It's just switching them out at random. Probably not the best with pinned lugs.
 
BR Sorenson said:
My Kibler .45 SMR use a 5/16 ramrod. So should all the other caliber SMR's they put out. They aren't retooling the machines to make different stocks. For different calibers of the same model. Just a different bore size in the barrel.
It's CNC mass production. And that's what makes them a great kit. The parts all fit precisely together. So if you want buy one SMR and three different caliber barrels. It's just switching them out at random. Probably not the best with pinned lugs.
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Yeah, that was another thought I had. But you should be able to drill it the same. I might have to cogitate on this a bit. Thanks for the info. You did surprise me by the 5/16” ramrod.
 
Jim K said:
Yeah, that was another thought I had. But you should be able to drill it the same. I might have to cogitate on this a bit. Thanks for the info. You did surprise me by the 5/16” ramrod.
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The rifle bore in .45 and .40 accepts a 3/8 ramrod. The thimbles and hole in the stock are the 5/16ths diameter also in the stock the hole is tapered a little smaller, like all the Kibler stocks. So you have to taper the rod.
You can find the information on Kiblerlongrifels website for most the stuff they sell.
 
Agreed, I wish he’d make a Fowler with a hooked breach and wedges too. That would be a handy gun. I’m sure it’s easier said than done, with design and programming and all.
 
Hooked breeches add weight. So do keys somewhat.(they are however pretty cool especially captured keys)
I hate taking pinned barrels out after the gun is finished, but I am sure one could have interchangeable barrels.
I am guessing there is only one size wiping stick for the SMR.
 
As a waterfowler, I like weight. Lots of advantages over light guns. Mainly the hooked breach would make cleaning a snap. Plus I like the way it looks especially the traditional tangs that had the wide sighting groove incorporated in them. It’s just personal preference though. It would also make barrel changes easier on a rifle if you were into that. You do run the risk of loosening the pin holes in the stock if you switch the barrels often. On the plus side instead of getting an extra barrel we can use the pin thing as an excuse to buy a new rifle instead lol.
 
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