.36 cal SMR in Walnut completed

[TDM]

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.

 

[tjiann]

Very, very nice!

 

[Duk]

You did a great job that is sharp

 

[COTNTOP]

I don't if you call me drooling or foaming at the mouth.

 

[snakebit]

She's a dandy for sure

 

[Buff1958]

nice

 

[wiscoaster]

Nice finish on that stock. Also like the ramrod treatment.

 

[TDM]

Thanks @wiscoaster

 

[Colonial Boy]

Very nice, and a big plus for the photo setting, and how looong is the barrel?

 

[Frontstuffer070]

BEAUTIFUL!! NIce work Sir!

 

[TDM]

Very nice, and a big plus for the photo setting, and how looong is the barrel?

Thank you, barrel is 44”.

 

[TDM]

BEAUTIFUL!! NIce work Sir!

Thanks!

 

[scratcherky]

Beautiful yet simple. Perfection to my eyes!

 

[TarponStalker]

You did a great job on this rifle. Very nice

 

[Polecat_Tom]

TDM, great job on the build and the photo spread. Love that T&T oil finish.

 

[Piquant]

Very nice, I like that.

 

[Gtrubicon]

I really like the contrast of the dark metal finish and the wood. Are you casting some .350’s this am so you can get her dirty?

 

[slspletskp]

Sweet looking rifle! Thanks for sharing

 

[TDM]

I really like the contrast of the dark metal finish and the wood. Are you casting some .350’s this am so you can get her dirty?

Thanks. And I have a shiny new .350 mold to break in.

 

[Gtrubicon]

Thanks. And I have a shiny new .350 mold to break in.

Which brand mold did you go with?