Kibler smoothbores

[Flintlock Whiskey]

I was sniffing around on their website the other day and saw that they offer some options in smoothbores. In .50 through .58. Has anyone bought one of these? If so, why and what has been your experience?

 

[Silky921]

Everyone I've ever talked to has be very pleased with theirs. I just got a Colonial in 58 that a friend made. It's gorgeous and has shot well thus far.

 

[waksupi]

Just a personal opinion based on experience, smooth bores come into their own at .58 and larger bore sizes.

 

[TDM]

Agree with @waksupi. I had considered the Colonial 58 smoothbore but went with the 20 ga / 62 trade gun I’m building now. I’m happy with my choice.

 

[TDM]

Everyone I've ever talked to has be very pleased with theirs. I just got a Colonial in 58 that a friend made. It's gorgeous and has shot well thus far.

That’s a pretty gun.

 

[Timber Wolf]

Very happy with my .58 Smoothbore Colonial and have surprised the guys at the club with what a smoothbore can do (accuracy wise). I was not surprised as I have done good work with my .56 SB Renegade so I knew what a “smooth rifle” can do if loaded appropriately. I especially appreciate the smooth bore when it comes time to clean it. ; )

 

[Pilgrim]

Agree with @waksupi. I had considered the Colonial 58 smoothbore but went with the 20 ga / 62 trade gun I’m building now. I’m happy with my choice.

I have been thinking about a .62 smoothbore too. I just haven't found the right kit yet.

 

[Silky921]

That’s a pretty gun.

Thank you. A good friend of mine made it and I'm glad I got the chance to buy it. He's incredibly talented. And Kibler makes the whole process much easier.

 

[Ballshooter]

I love my kibler colonial smoothbore in cherry

 

[PathfinderNC]

I think the .58 smoothbore is a fine gun. It's quite light and handles very well. Here is one I built with a Maple stock.

 

[Paul-in-PA]

.58 smoothbore - gives you the option to get precast standard round balls from Hornady or Speer. And the option to shoot birdshot. Almost two styles of shooting from one gun. The Kibler Colonial is a tad on the heavy side, have not handled a Woodsrunner yet. I also have a JE Brown Tulle in .62 and love shooting round ball through it. Not as accurate as my rifle at the same ranges. The larger bores can give you shot loads in the range of a modern shotgun, and thus a good option for squirrels, rabbits, and birds. I have not looked in to steel shot or other waterfowl options, but this could be interesting. Especially on geese.

 

[hanshi]

Now those are some gorgeous smoothbores. I've had a 20 ga flintlock smoothbore for near 20 years and like it a lot. It has killed deer and has a rear sight installed by the builder.

 

[James Kibler]

Those are some really nicely finished kits you guys have shown. I like them!

 

[Thingamajiggy]

I think the .58 smoothbore is a fine gun. It's quite light and handles very well. Here is one I built with a Maple stock.

She's a beauty! Have you worked out any shot loads for it yet? Good patterns? Looking at getting a smoothbore and to try my hands at a kibler and figured do both at once. Would use it mostly for turkey and not sure I'd get enough out of a .58 at modest ranges.

 

[2 shots]

Very authentic!
Especially how your rifle is protected by sitting on your clothes.
I guess that means that you have to watch out for hungry fishies!

I love my kibler colonial smoothbore in cherry

hi ballshooter, what caliber is that and what was the range?

 

[PathfinderNC]

She's a beauty! Have you worked out any shot loads for it yet? Good patterns? Looking at getting a smoothbore and to try my hands at a kibler and figured do both at once. Would use it mostly for turkey and not sure I'd get enough out of a .58 at modest ranges.

I built that smooth rifle for someone so I’m not sure how he’s loading it. If it were mine I would probably start ( for shot) with 60 grains of 3f and 65 grain measure full of shot ( #5’s) and work from there.

 

[yellowhammer]

I love my kibler colonial smoothbore in cherry

Ballshooter, What is the distance you shot that tight group at in pic 2? Was it with patched balls?

I would be interested in a lightweight Fusil de Chasse if I could potentially shoot groups like you did there at deer distance. I think I read somewhere Kibler's producing an English Fowler, not a fuzee.

 

[Ballshooter]

Ballshooter, What is the distance you shot that tight group at in pic 2? Was it with patched balls?

I would be interested in a lightweight Fusil de Chasse if I could potentially shoot groups like you did there at deer distance. I think I read somewhere Kibler's producing an English Fowler, not a fuzee.

That was at 45 yards load was 85 grains of my 2 1/2 F homemade brew/ 45 grains of corn meal yep corn meal right on top of the powder then a shot card aka a Ritz cracker card cut from a 15mm round punch then my .008 patch and a .562 roundball.

 

[Thingamajiggy]

I built that smooth rifle for someone so I’m not sure how he’s loading it. If it were mine I would probably start ( for shot) with 60 grains of 3f and 65 grain measure full of shot ( #5’s) and work from there.

Thanks, that's a good place to start. Appreciate the reply.

 

[Timber Wolf]

I think the .58 smoothbore is a fine gun. It's quite light and handles very well. Here is one I built with a Maple stock.

Wow, that is a gorgeous gun right there. Some very lucky guy owns it. I sure hope he appreciates it. ; )