.36 small game rifle

[JDBraddy]

Data points FYI:

My .45 Kibler SMR: 6 lb 2 oz
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My Kibler .36 SMR: 6 lb 15 oz

What is barrel length and diameter/ ATF?

 

[yellowhammer]

44" barrel.

Breech .938" octagon, waist about .700", muzzle .778"

 

[JDBraddy]

Nice! Long sight radius, and right in that sweet spot between 6 and 7lbs.

 

[ETipp]

Nice! Long sight radius, and right in that sweet spot between 6 and 7lbs.

You need one of those, JD.

 

[sportster73hp]

I own a kibler smr in 40 caliber and have shot the 45 caliber variant. The 45 just feels lighter.

 

[JDBraddy]

You need one of those, JD.

Hmmm, then I would have to decide if I want a.45cal SMR for general plinking/target use or a .54cal Woodsrunner for hunting?

 

[Rock Home Isle]

There’s a couple members at the FtLupton club that have Kibler SMR in .45 calibre…very light gun…very accurate.

I got mine in .40 calibre, I really like the versatility of the .40 calibre

 

[JDBraddy]

There’s a couple members at the FtLupton club that have Kibler SMR in .45 calibre…very light gun…very accurate.

I got mine in .40 calibre, I really like the versatility of the .40 calibre

I like the .40 also, have a T/C Hawken with .40cal GM barrel, sort of went a little overboard collecting the Thompsons, need to decide on wich 3-4 to keep, and thin the herd over the next year or so, and free up some cash to try other things.

 

[Rock Home Isle]

I like the .40 also, have a T/C Hawken with .40cal GM barrel, sort of went a little overboard collecting the Thompsons, need to decide on wich 3-4 to keep, and thin the herd over the next year or so, and free up some cash to try other things.
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That is an awesome problem to have…I have several grandkids, give me a heads up when the thinning begins.

 

[JDBraddy]

That is an awesome problem to have…I have several grandkids, give me a heads up when the thinning begins.

I will try an keep you in mind.

 

[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

Wait…isn’t there one of the states that allows the .36 for hunting deer?

Not sure about other states but in Florida .30 minimum for hunting deer.