Kibler .45 SMR finally finished!

[CyrusP]

Finally after almost 3 years, I finished my Kibler .45 SMR. I started it then put it aside due to laziness, distractions, etc. I damaged the toe and broke a triggerguard. I put a toe plate on purchased at Dixon’s. Finished metal with antique brass that Jim sold and wood received 2 coats LMF Permalyn gun finish. I like a basic, military walnut stock finish. No pores filled in, no gloss. This is exactly how I like it. Basic, no frills. Pics do not do it justice. I really like this gun! Balance is amazing. Thanks to all for talking me down from the length issue. It’s great as it is. .445 Ball with .012 pillow ticking in olive oil over ~50 grains Swiss 3F. 25 yards shows promise with 3 in a cloverleaf. I have work to do; tighten front sight, improve butt plate fit, finish ramrod but she’s great! Thanks!

 

[M. De Land]

Did you leave the barrel at 46 inches then?

 

[CyrusP]

Yes I did.

 

[ord sgt]

You will smooth out the rifling with plenty of target practice. The group looks promising. The barrel seems to like the powder charge.

 

[garypl]

Looks great! I will bet you will keep it now!

 

[Mtman725]

Enjoy the journal, it came out great, always tweaking to do.

 

[Hatchet-Jack]

Huzzah! Nice job looks amazing!

 

[Tacitus]

Very nice!

 

[ohio ramrod]

Good work takes time. Your time was well spent.

 

[jackpine54]

Nice work, it's a great looking rifle! Glad the barrel length is working out for you.

 

[Sidney Smith]

Very nice looking rifle. I'm with you brother. I prefer plain stocks with no fancy inlays or engravings. Just a well made shooter. A deer or turkey won't know the difference.

 

[McGuire2003]

Nicely done!

 

[hanshi]

You did a beautiful job, you know that already, RIGHT?

 

[Tradbow]

Beautiful rifle.

 

[BozoMiller]

Very nice job.

 

[Rifleman1776]

Be proud.

 

[Ricochet]

Very well done!!

 

[Rock Home Isle]

Job well done

 

[DrLaw]

Great work. Have fun!

 

[COTNTOP]

I think you have just made my mind up. THANKS