Kibler Fowler

[Acohill1]

16 gauge!? Freakingnheck yeas dude

 

[2Moons]

I’ve always started with a volume to volume load in my bp shotguns. Will tweak from there. Never heard them called “square load”.

 

[Kmcmichael]

“Square load” was an old term used meaning the load was the same length as the bore. It was believed that any more diminished patterns and produced more flyers. It was touted in the 28 gauge. The plastic shot wad allowed increase shot in the given gauge.
I would get the 16 gauge in his Fowler just for weight. I would never shoot a round ball in it. However, I doubt that you could blow up a new barrel with a round ball and blackpowder and regular loads. I am unsure if it would blow with a ridiculous amount of powder.

 

[B P Maniac Shooter]

When Kibler finally offers a Fowler kit for sale, he better have a truck load of kits already made.

If his kit price is reasonably priced and I say it will be...
He won't be able to make them fast enough to satisfy the demand.

 

[James Kibler]

Oh, we’ll figure out a way to make them fast enough!

 

[smoothshooter]

Research it. A 16 gauge shoots a "square load" . If the gun is sized to the bore it's the best option for a shotgun. Once again in my humble opinion. I used to grouse hunt with my setter in PA using early American double guns. My 1912 L.C. Smith 16 bore is my go to gun.

Any shotgun in any gauge can shoot a square load ( a load that is as long as it is wide when resting in the barrel or shotgun shell ). Or at least that is what I have read over the years.

 

[duca]

Oh, we’ll figure out a way to make them fast enough!

lol, now that’s the Spirit!!
Thanks Jim

 

[oreclan]

I predict that over time Kibler will surpass TC in the number of flintlock rifles sold. If he ever starts turning out percussion rifles he is going to need a huge factory just to keep up, probably why he is sticking to flint. A man can only do so much.

Of course Jim plans on a Hawken next which may be a percussion.
At the open house they displayed a Colonial rifle that had been converted to percussion.
Where there's a will there's a way.

 

[duca]

Interesting

 

[sportster73hp]

Of course Jim plans on a Hawken next which may be a percussion.
At the open house they displayed a Colonial rifle that had been converted to percussion.
Where there's a will there's a way.

Yes, this one on a colonial.

Love the fact that Jim is following these threads containing his products.

 

[Johnny Too-Tall]

View attachment 311854Yes, this one on a colonial.

Love the fact that Jim is following these threads containing his products.

I would absolutely love to get a percussion version of my SMR to have a matched set. Then I can shoot in percussion and flintlock classes with basically the same rifle (one of each).

 

[Pete G]

I would absolutely love to get a percussion version of my SMR to have a matched set. Then I can shoot in percussion and flintlock classes with basically the same rifle (one of each).

All you need is a hammer, drum and nipple.

 

[Johnny Too-Tall]

All you need is a hammer, drum and nipple.

I'll wait until all I need is a kibler SMR percussion kit. HAHA Besides I got a few similiar percussion rifles already

 

[godutch]

Oh, we’ll figure out a way to make them fast enough!

 

[yellowhammer]

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[yellowhammer]

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[Woodwright]

View attachment 311854Yes, this one on a colonial.

Love the fact that Jim is following these threads containing his products.

Sacrilege!

 

[Banjoman]

I am still waiting on Jim to ask if he can borrow my Rawken to make a copy.

 

[Frontstuffer070]

If I can't have a versatile smooth bore I'll just get a musket. My whole idea of a smooth bore is to take ANY game in North America with ONE gun. If the manufacturer won't stand behind their gun being able to shoot ball, buck n ball, buck, and shot then I'll just get a Musket when I finish my Woodsrunner. I'm not here to throw Shade on Kibler's I'm just saying. If he doesn't recommend it, then of course I won't do it as I believe he is the expert and I am not.

 

[Kmcmichael]

lots of wishes for capguns over flintlocks?