Kibler SMR kit

[Bob McBride]

Thank you. I used the patina solution that Jim sells and it worked out real well and it was easy to use. Although if he didn't sell that I would have just used some Browning which I like as well. The hardest part about this cat was putting the patch box in. But of course that's because that's 100% in letting since there is no option for that. Lol

His brass patina solution? That is great looking stuff on metal. Patch boxes are toughest for me as well. I’d rather handmake a two piece nose cap.

 

[Critter Getter]

That is a rifle and a job you can be proud of for sure!! Very nice! Greg

 

[Barry Strickland]

Very nice job Scoper. Now that you have got your feet wet you will find it is habit forming. Jim's kits are outstanding for a new builder.

 

[Kozmo]

great job Scoper. looks like a fine rifle and I really like the added patch box. I recently finished my first rifle, also a kibler SMR. It is a fantastic kit for a first timer. I also used his patina solution and aqua fortis. the patina solution took me a few times to get right, but ultimately produced the nice light grey/pewter look that I was after.

 

[Bob McBride]

By the way, best bang for the buck adding value, and HC to a gun like this is to send your lock to an engraver who does longrifles..... Most all locks had borders, lines, trees, etc. He can put your last name in place of ‘Ketland’, as any number of names were there... a few hundred bucks at most...

 

[olskool]

very nice!

 

[hanshi]

Beautiful job on that rifle, Scoper.

 

[Kozmo]

By the way, best bang for the buck adding value, and HC to a gun like this is to send your lock to an engraver who does longrifles..... Most all locks had borders, lines, trees, etc. He can put your last name in place of ‘Ketland’, as any number of names were there... a few hundred bucks at most...

Goodd suggestion. Any engravers you recommend?

 

[Bob McBride]

Goodd suggestion. Any engravers you recommend?

The only ones I know are on ALR. Most of the builders there can do a great job.

 

[Scoper05]

great job Scoper. looks like a fine rifle and I really like the added patch box. I recently finished my first rifle, also a kibler SMR. It is a fantastic kit for a first timer. I also used his patina solution and aqua fortis. the patina solution took me a few times to get right, but ultimately produced the nice light grey/pewter look that I was after.

I used the iron nitrate and I loved it. I've never used it before.

 

[Scoper05]

Thanks all for all the compliments and suggestions. I can't wait to do the colonial kit next.

 

[NC Rookie]

Scoper, Great Job on the Rifle! How long did it take for your SMR to arrive after your order? I am just curious, I have one on order.

 

[bushytail]

Looks like you done a nice job on the gun. I like the color of the stock.

 

[Scoper05]

Scoper, Great Job on the Rifle! How long did it take for your SMR to arrive after your order? I am just curious, I have one on order.

7 weeks. It was supposed to be two months but it came a week early.

 

[Scoper05]

Scoper, Great Job on the Rifle! How long did it take for your SMR to arrive after your order? I am just curious, I have one on order.

But considering I ordered a TVM rifle a couple years ago and waited eight months the 7 weeks wasn't so bad.

 

[Roughneck]

Very nice job! What grade maple is that?

 

[Scoper05]

Very nice job! What grade maple is that?

I had to spend the extra and get the premium. An extra $225. I felt it was well worth it.

 

[longcruise]

Is there enough meat in the lugs to build it with keys instead of pins?

 

[Scoper05]

Is there enough meat in the lugs to build it with keys instead of pins?

I would think so. But it's tight. They're about five eighths of an inch long by a heavy quarter inch deep.

 

[Flintandsteel]

Keys would be very uncommon on this style of rifle.