First buck with Kibler Flintlock--thanks to the forum

[hanshi]

That certainly is a very nice buck by any measure. And I'm still drooling over your rifle.

 

[Duster340]

Outstanding. Congratulations!

 

[Crow-Feather]

Actually about 48 yards once you got that deer dropper up to your shoulder. The deer is nice, but there are great memories of the voyage getting there. Many many more be in your future.

 

[deermanok]

Congrats, looks like you put a hurt on him for sure.

 

[Old Timer 48]

Congatulations!

 

[smo]

Congrats a good looking buck and a good looking gun!

 

[Mule333]

What caliber? …. 45…. 50….54?

Awesome Buck, Awesome Gun! Equals great memories.

 

[Juniata]

That's awesome, congrats!!

 

[stank]

Congratulations. Nice buck

 

[BriR]

Outstanding buck and beautiful rifle!

 

[RyanGeiler]

Thanks for all the kind words! One thing I learned in my first year hunting with this is--deer stands were not made with Kentucky Longrifle dimensions or weight in mind!

Regarding the caliber and load: It is a 50 cal and I use 75 grains of 3F holy black with 4F pan powder. I will add a word about the Kibler lock. While I don't have experience outside of this year with a flint, I had read on this forum the importance of having a good quality lock. I've put a lot of rounds through the gun this year practicing to make sure I could make an ethical shot and felt comfortable with the load/accuracy--and that lock has never misfired or hangfired once. In fact, the only time it didn't fire was when this dummy forgot to put a load of powder down before the ball--and then had to ball screw/fish the darn thing out. I learned early that when loading, don't be bsing and talk out what you're doing!

Thanks again to this forum for all the threads that perhaps I did not participate in but read and learned from. What a great resource this is/was for a new guy!

Best,

Ryan

 

[Joemolf]

Congratulations on a fantastic adventure

Thanks for all the kind words! One thing I learned in my first year hunting with this is--deer stands were not made with Kentucky Longrifle dimensions or weight in mind!

Regarding the caliber and load: It is a 50 cal and I use 75 grains of 3F holy black with 4F pan powder. I will add a word about the Kibler lock. While I don't have experience outside of this year with a flint, I had read on this forum the importance of having a good quality lock. I've put a lot of rounds through the gun this year practicing to make sure I could make an ethical shot and felt comfortable with the load/accuracy--and that lock has never misfired or hangfired once. In fact, the only time it didn't fire was when this dummy forgot to put a load of powder down before the ball--and then had to ball screw/fish the darn thing out. I learned early that when loading, don't be bsing and talk out what you're doing!

Thanks again to this forum for all the threads that perhaps I did not participate in but read and learned from. What a great resource this is/was for a new guy!

Best,

Ryan

Very nicely done!!

 

[MSW]

congrats!

 

[Ed Pilkington]

On the run? Wowee! Dan’s would be proud and Rebecca would be glad…food on the table

 

[Ed Pilkington]

Daniel Boone and Rebecca Boone

 

[Snapshot in Norway]

Well done in deed. Makings for a book...? Or at least an article.!

 

[Euan]

Well Done.

 

[Hermit Tim]

Thanks for all the kind words! One thing I learned in my first year hunting with this is--deer stands were not made with Kentucky Longrifle dimensions or weight in mind!

Regarding the caliber and load: It is a 50 cal and I use 75 grains of 3F holy black with 4F pan powder. I will add a word about the Kibler lock. While I don't have experience outside of this year with a flint, I had read on this forum the importance of having a good quality lock. I've put a lot of rounds through the gun this year practicing to make sure I could make an ethical shot and felt comfortable with the load/accuracy--and that lock has never misfired or hangfired once. In fact, the only time it didn't fire was when this dummy forgot to put a load of powder down before the ball--and then had to ball screw/fish the darn thing out. I learned early that when loading, don't be bsing and talk out what you're doing!

Thanks again to this forum for all the threads that perhaps I did not participate in but read and learned from. What a great resource this is/was for a new guy!

Best,

Ryan

Welcome to the brotherhood. Many more adventures with that rifle await.

 

[bushytail]

Congratulations on a nice buck. And a nice gun too.

 

[slaptrigger]

Great gun, great shot and great buck!