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  1. ¡Señor.Casualidad!

    Kibler colonial

    Sorry not sorry DCAN ;) In all seriousness I hope you get yours soon!
  2. ¡Señor.Casualidad!

    Kibler colonial

    Red, blue, or black for the dowel or somewhere else?
  3. ¡Señor.Casualidad!

    Kibler colonial

    This weekend you say?:)
  4. ¡Señor.Casualidad!

    Kibler colonial

    That was my thought. Here is a screenshot from the listing. Has the regular "we're cleaning out the shop" speel with the words "walnut stock with less than ideal grain flow" I've sent them an email to ask his advice, but I'm getting that darn gun regardless of what anyone says! I love that dark...
  5. ¡Señor.Casualidad!

    Kibler colonial

    That's more votes for one long rod than multiple short ones! I appreciate all the input guys, I'm sure it'll be a week or two before it even shows up so I've got plenty of time to finalize my plan of action. If anyone has more pictures of one of these repairs being performed please post them!
  6. ¡Señor.Casualidad!

    Kibler colonial

    I dont disagree with you! I thought a lot about that but ultimately the discount was too great. I don't mind throwing a little extra elbow grease or thought into a project. And I thought the same thing, why would he be selling a junk stock with one of his kits? Well he won't. I don't have an...
  7. ¡Señor.Casualidad!

    Kibler colonial

    Ya I figured! Just curious to hear what everyone's preference/experience is with various products
  8. ¡Señor.Casualidad!

    Kibler colonial

    I agree simple oil dinnish. just wanna know everyone's prefered finnish, true oil vs blo? I've heard permalyn sealer is very weather resostant
  9. ¡Señor.Casualidad!

    Kibler colonial

    What epoxy do yall use? Also what are yalls opinions for finishing walnut?
  10. ¡Señor.Casualidad!

    Kibler colonial

    Hey thats pretty neat!!! I was leaning towards the smaller rods anyway so that might just be the direction I go
  11. ¡Señor.Casualidad!

    Kibler colonial

    I feel this wont be the last time reinforcing the wrist will be suggested so ill just plan on doing something about the wrist. If I understand you gents correctly these are the two methods you are referring to? Either multiple small rods inserted vertically(more or less) throgh the tang and...
  12. ¡Señor.Casualidad!

    Kibler colonial

    I appreciate the insight! If you were to do this what diameter and length of steel would you use? Ive got a bunch of loose 3/8 and 1/2 all thread from anchoring storage racks at work
  13. ¡Señor.Casualidad!

    Kibler colonial

    Well I couldn't help it! Just ordered my first kibler!!! jim had a clearance .58 cal rifled colonial kit in walnut with "less than ideal grain flow" for $245 less than the regular walnut price, even with the thick wrist on the colonial I am slightly concerned about the strength. Now if yall...
  14. ¡Señor.Casualidad!

    Military heritage brown bess

    Also are yall loading your paper cartridges tail down or ball down?
  15. ¡Señor.Casualidad!

    Military heritage brown bess

    Chewed ball? Is this a roundball where you rough the surface?
  16. ¡Señor.Casualidad!

    Military heritage brown bess

    Thanks! its been awesome so far
  17. ¡Señor.Casualidad!

    Military heritage brown bess

    What kind of wax? Would plain old candle wax work?
  18. ¡Señor.Casualidad!

    Military heritage brown bess

    Yup I've already bought a .690 mold!
  19. ¡Señor.Casualidad!

    Military heritage brown bess

    I appreciate the advice! I'll try some 150+ grain loads the next time I shoot it
  20. ¡Señor.Casualidad!

    Military heritage brown bess

    Click on the pic
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