No. They are both rifled barrels.
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Yes. I upgraded to the fancy, the next level up from plain.
Thank you, looks great!
hanshi
Cannon
That's a beautiful rifle! Makes me want one more than ever.
Yes, speaking for the Kibler Colonial Rifle, the materials and design of the rifle are truly top notch, but, something that may be helpful to those thinking about ordering one. Most all of my flint rifles are of the Colonial style, Pre/Revolutionary War design and in 45-50 cal. Weights of these rifles run in the 7-7 3/4 pound range with the stock/barrel weight producing a balance point that matches my medium frame, 5’10” height and 175 pound weight well. The Kibler Colonial runs approximately 9-9 3/4 pounds depending on the caliber chosen, given the barrel dimensions(exterior) are identical between calibers enabling interchangeability with the same OEM barrels. I ordered my rifle in 50 and 58cal figuring that 1/2-3/4 of a pound distributed the length of the barrel would make little difference in balance, but this was not the case. The 58cal at about 9 pounds feels “perfectly” balanced and weighted for my stature, and I find myself doing my best off-hand shooting with this barrel. The 50 cal feels front heavy, with it soon drooping when shooting in the off-hand position. I suspect the 54 cal, which I have no experience, would fall between the two calibers. This may be of no consequence depending on the individuals physical characteristics, but should be considered. Interestingly, I very much prefer the heavier overall weight of the Kibler Colonial which is comparable to the weighting of my “unmentionable” competition and hunting rifles, but similarly, the balance point of the rifle can make a big difference in shoot-ability. As an aside, additional overall weight the Kibler compared to my other flintlocks seems to bring felt recoil of the 58cal in line with that of my lighter 50 cal rifles.
Art, thank you for the info on the Kibler. I am close to your physical nature with a couple extra pounds thrown in but I had been wondering about the weight of the .58 cal. compared to the other calibers so you helped me there.
I've got a straight barrel .42cal. that was built for me back in 1976 and it is front heavy but shoots good as long as I have support, especially these days, getting up there!
I've built a Chambers and a Caywood kits over the years and this Kibler kit looks to be one of the easier of them, the Caywood wasn't too much work but more expensive. The Kibler is a good buy from what I see and will no doubt go up in price.
I've got a straight barrel .42cal. that was built for me back in 1976 and it is front heavy but shoots good as long as I have support, especially these days, getting up there!
I've built a Chambers and a Caywood kits over the years and this Kibler kit looks to be one of the easier of them, the Caywood wasn't too much work but more expensive. The Kibler is a good buy from what I see and will no doubt go up in price.
I second what Art said. The smaller calibers will be heavy. My .58 is about right it feels heavy until you aim it. Then it feels right. Here are the first 5 shots out of my Colonial. The top one is the clean barrel shot then 4 more in the group. 50yds. 80gr. 2F .526 ball and .023 awning canvas patch. 6:00 hold on the black. Mike Brooks added set triggers when he assembled it.
Good shootin!!
I should add that I wasn't shooting offhand. How I wish!! It was off my bench.
hanshi
Cannon
They are also correct for the period; one's on my "wish list".
