Awfully quiet over at Kiblers.

[nchawkeye]

Just ordered mine, 16 gauge, walnut...

I have 3 longrifles in maple and almost ordered this one in maple but I realize the originals from England would have been in walnut.

Thanks Jim!! This gives me 4 flintlocks, I have 5 grandchildren so I'll see what comes down the line next..

 

[TDM]

I did get the email today too. I see that Jim is recommending walnut as a first choice. Looking forward to seeing the first builds from y’all that have ordered. I doubt Jim’s work will disappoint anyone.

 

[PathfinderNC]

How or what list.

You do not yet know of “The List”???

 

[Buff1958]

Ha i guess I was on “The List” ….. I just ordered one

I have been playing with BP rifles for 60 years but have never messed with a shotgun.
So many questions.
Best way to carry loose shot for reloads?
Best way to measure shot to reload in the woods and on an on

 

[Newaygo77]

Just ordered mine: a walnut 16 gauge.

I was pleasantly surprised to see the line in the description saying they hope to begin shipping guns in about a month!

 

[TDM]

Best way to carry loose shot for reloads?
Best way to measure shot to reload in the woods and on an on

Use a shot snake and use whatever power measure you use for powder. Your shot load should be equal to or up to twice your powder load in volume. Experimentation will show you which volume of shot patterns best in your gun, same for powder load. But 60 grains is a good place to start, especially for a 20 ga.

 

[ShilohSharps]

With the recommendation being walnut…..assuming that would that be for durability reasons (not being as prone to cracking)?

 

[Newaygo77]

I think it’s more a matter of authenticity than strength. I think most English fowlers were walnut stocked.

 

[nchawkeye]

With the recommendation being walnut…..assuming that would that be for durability reasons (not being as prone to cracking)?

I can't answer for Jim, but these came from England and they used walnut, not maple..

 

[Tradbow]

Time to get started building a kit for the new gun. Shoulders recovered enough now to finish the Woodsrunner build and hopefully be released end of June to start shooting again.

 

[CascadeRob]

If one were to purchase a 20 gauge. What would be a good ball size? I don't really know much on smooth bores. Same rules apply here? Undersized ball, with patch? Once I order one I'll need to buy a mold!

 

[Indy Durtdigger]

I've had the cash set aside for one of these since Mr. Jim started dropping "hints" last summer. Do believe I will wait though. About the time the months long waits are down to weeks should be about the time I'm ready for another project. Will have one, at this point collecting Kiblers is a thing for me.

 

[tom mesa]

OK Jim what gives? Haven't heard any updates lately on the smooth bore. How far out are we looking at? I know you're busy, just gotta ask

Thanks

Check the above post, he's taking pre orders

 

[DillyJamba]

Bit the bullet and put in a pre-order for a 20 gauge with standard maple. First smoothbore, first kit! Looking forward to it! Seems huge hopefully it’s not too much heavier than my Lyman GPR.

 

[duca]

This is great news!!! Thank Jim!!!

 

[slspletskp]

Got my order in yesterday. 20ga in walnut. Jim recommends a .610 ball with .012 patch. Can't wait!

 

[DillyJamba]

Got my order in yesterday. 20ga in walnut. Jim recommends a .610 ball with .012 patch. Can't wait!

Good to know, guess I need to get a .610 mold!

Anyone know what the expected weight is?

 

[GrizzlyClaus]

Web site says 6.5 in 16 and 7 lbs
in 20.

 

[Redlemer]

Ha i guess I was on “The List” ….. I just ordered one

I have been playing with BP rifles for 60 years but have never messed with a shotgun.
So many questions.
Best way to carry loose shot for reloads?
Best way to measure shot to reload in the woods and on an on

 

[Redlemer]

Heard that he back-burnered the smoothbore project just for now.

He realized we all "need" Companion Pistols to compliment the fine rifles that we already have.

He needs to make room in the shop...and the pistol kits are using up all the barrel cuttings, and scrap wood left over from the rifles. This was a good call

You rascal got me too! About freaked my beak! Ordered 20 ga. in walnut yay!