I looked around and did a search, couldn't find this vid on here or see other mention. Sorry if someone else did and I missed it. If it does happen this year, then. Yay. 11:18 minute mark.
Kibler Hawken?
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I watched it earlier this morning. I had a slightly different take in that I interpreted her to say that the design would be finished, not necessarily that the production would begin. I could be wrong, have been before...
I didn't necessarily mean to imply they'd be in peoples hands. With the Fowler there were some promotional events that a pre production sample was shown at. Then leading up to actual availability Mr. K dropped some time frame hints here and there on the forums he is active on.
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Has there been any discussion on what calibers the Hawken might be offered in? A 58 would be great in my opinion.
Rock Home Isle
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Are there images available yet for this gun? Will it be flintlock or percussion?
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Haven’t seen any images as yet, but it will be a percussion from what I’ve read.
Have to keep an eye on his website and YT channel. It was roughly mid-year when he started dropping hints and eventually making mentions in videos about the fowler. He may handle this one differently though whereas the forum is concerned. The guy gets a lot of unnecessary flak on here for some reason.
Bree at Kibler told me a few days ago there was no word or update on them yet, other than Jim was working on it,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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It's a long shot but hoping for a 62 cal rifle that would be awesome
Lots of black powder enthusiasts love a Hawken and percussion. I think Jim would do very well with a half stock percussion rifle with a tapered barrel. Whatever he comes up with will be historically correct. I am keeping my eyes on this one. I mostly shoot flint now, but I'd snatch up the right Hawken kit from Jim.
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That would be awesome!
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He'll probably offer a choice, like he does with his current stockings....
Rock Home Isle
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It would be truly awesome, if it could be had as either a percussion or a flintlock
longcruise
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I'm in agreement on the 58 but it would take a 62 for me to hit the submit button.
Wonder if walnut or maple?
Wonder if walnut or maple?
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Yes, I agree 100% on the 62 cal rifle. I am sure he will offer in various stages of maple, walnut and cherry, and odd woods as they come in like all the rest.
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I personally expect the design to come out sometime this year, that's how I interpreted Katherine's comment. I should have clarified some as the statement can be open to interpretation.
Will be interesting to hear what Jim has decided on design and spec wise.
Will be interesting to hear what Jim has decided on design and spec wise.
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I am interested to learn mire about this!
Why a .62 caliber? I thought that the originals came in a range of calibers but most were in the .50-54 range. Is there a specific example in this size that makes it more desirable than a .54? Or is it just because this would be the lightest version? Thanks in advance for your responses!
Why a .62 caliber? I thought that the originals came in a range of calibers but most were in the .50-54 range. Is there a specific example in this size that makes it more desirable than a .54? Or is it just because this would be the lightest version? Thanks in advance for your responses!
Mike in FL
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Don't fret about it being a 58, much less a 62. Jim's rifle will be of a caliber
Don't fret about it being a .62 or even a .58. It will be of the caliber(s) most prevalent during the originals.
longcruise
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There are specific examples of calibers larger than 54 including 62. They seem to show up later in RM fur trade period (which "officially" ended in about 1840 but seems to have thrived throughout the '40's). But for me that would not be a determining factor. I'd be interested in the additional punch for elk and moose size game.
And, yes, the lighter weight would be a big factor for me at age 78 and doing much of my hunting at 10,000 to 11,500 feet. My 54 GPR feels heavier every year.
