Building my first Kibler.

[BaldEagleFL]

I got some local help but I like to hear opinions and experience talking.
I ordered a Kibler Woodsrunner 54 Cal fancy maple, with CNC.
Thinking about…
1. Antique rust brown colored barrel
2. Aged brass
3. Slight reddish tint to stock.

I have watched a few Jim kibler videos and several others.

Thanks in advance.

Black Powder!!!

 

[nchawkeye]

Sounds good, I did one last summer, let me see if I can find pics.

 

[RobertIN]

Looking forward to progress pics!

 

[BaldEagleFL]

Sounds good, I did one last summer, let me see if I can find pics.

Wow! That looks nice. I like the traditional color you used on the stock.
Can you tell me how you did it?
Looks like you coated your lock the same way you did the barrel.
What did you blue the barre with and any special MOP’s?

 

[mrfritz44]

Hoping to finish the same gun in the specs you described this week or next. My stock came in darker than I wanted, but that just means you'll need to use something other than Aquafortis to get that red effect you want. The Jim Chambers oil I used definitely has a red tint to it, although it didn't change the dark tones on my stock very much.

Good luck!

 

[EC121]

Personally, when building I don't care for the browned barrels or locks. I draw file the barrel and polish the lock. Then use cold blue on both. On the Woodsrunner I assembled(no building required) I used the brass black on all the metal and scrubbed it back. The cold blue will fade to a gray. However, it is your rifle. Do it your way.
When buying a rifle I don't pay much attention to it. That was the builder's option not mine.