Kibler SMR barrel?

[kansas_volunteer]

Tell me about weight of Kibler SMR barrels. What is difference by caliber? I'll be ordering one soon in either 36, 40 or 45. I've decided against the 32 as the balls are small and my fingers not very nimble

Is there a consensus agreement on caliber?

 

[smokepolehall]

I know nothing about the Kibler kits cept what i hear n that seems to very positive. I have had no dealings with a .36 cal. Had some with the .40 n .45, i found them to be both good

 

[TDM]

My SMR barrel is a Green Mountain 1:70 in .45 and swamped of course. Don't know the barrel weight, but the rifle is light by my standards.

 

[stikshooter]

Tell me about weight of Kibler SMR barrels. What is difference by caliber? I'll be ordering one soon in either 36, 40 or 45. I've decided against the 32 as the balls are small and my fingers not very nimble

Is there a consensus agreement on caliber?

My45 SMR weighs less than the smaller bores , smaller hole versus bigger hole less barrel

 

[pat i.]

Kibler's website lists the weights of the completed SMR in the different calibers. As far as caliber I have an old 36 caplock I really like so ordered my Kibler in the same caliber since I have the stuff I'll need to shoot it already and for what I do it fits the bill.

 

[kansas_volunteer]

Of course the barrel with the biggest hole will be lighter than one with a small hole. I'm curious about variations in weight by caliber. For example, if the difference between a 40 and 45 is only four ounces I'd probably opt for the 40 as the greater weight would be negligible. But if there were an eight ounce difference, half a pound, I'd probably go with 45. I'm looking for the best caliber to weight ratio. I'm not a squirrel hunter so 32 isn't important to me. The rifle would mainly be a paper target gun.

 

[64Springer]

Call Mr. Kibler.

 

[nchawkeye]

What are you planning to kill with this rifle? If deer, go with a .45...If squirrels, rabbits, turkeys, go with a .40...I don't care for anything smaller than a .40 because that means a ramrod smaller than a 3/8...

 

[pat i.]

From the Kibler website.

Approximately 7 lb 6 oz in 32 caliber, 7 lb 3 oz in 36 caliber, slightly under 7 lbs in 40 caliber and 6 lb 10 oz in 45 caliber

 

[Lippy984]

Jim basically has two websites. Here is a link to the one that gives more detailed specifications.
https://www.jimkibler.net/southern-mountain-rifle-kit-gun-specifications.html

 

[Kmcmichael]

Approximately 7 lb 6 oz in 32 caliber, 7 lb 3 oz in 36 caliber, slightly under 7 lbs in 40 caliber and 6 lb 10 oz in 45 caliber.

I consider the .40 the do everything caliber.

 

[Timmit]

Here in PA we need the .45cal to hunt deer. I have both a .36 and a .45 in Kibler's SMR. I like them both. Both shoot very well. Depends on what you want to do with them.

 

[Bassdog1]

Quite different but I have a TC Seneca with a 32 barrel and a 45 Barrel both are fairly light and nice to carry but the 45 feels very well balanced and I could easily walk all day with it. Doesn't cost much more than a 40 to shoot and with a quality barrel most likely very accurate.

 

[Togo]

I use my SMR 40 just for competitive shooting, it's really darn accurate and had been winning some matches.

 

[kansas_volunteer]

Thanks for the input, guys. I've decided on 45, for weight, ram rod size, and hunting legal caliber in some states. I'm thinking resale potential when it comes time.

The kit I ordered a little while ago has a figured pear wood stock.

 

[Snydly]

Tell me about weight of Kibler SMR barrels. What is difference by caliber? I'll be ordering one soon in either 36, 40 or 45. I've decided against the 32 as the balls are small and my fingers not very nimble

Is there a consensus agreement on caliber?

Not sure about all barrels but my Kibler SMR in .40 caliber has a swamped Rice barrel. Beautiful balance.