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Kibler Southern Mountain Rifle Build: Day 1 https://youtu.be/st9D4k1NhnE

I’ve never built a rifle, let alone from a kit. I’m not necessarily one to attempt such an undertaking as the idea of destroying a grand worth of parts causes me pause. The Jim Kibler kit here sat for over a year and a half as I waited for the right time and gumption to attempt it. Luckily or better said, blessed I was to have a good friend from the Muzzleloader group take me under his wing to give me the necessary instruction on various techniques, cautions and methods, true wisdom on the fitting and putting together of a flintlock.

He’s a true gunsmith, who typically shapes the most beautiful rifles from raw timber, barrels and parts - all by hand.

He applauded the Kibler kits, the ease of assembly, and boy the little guide jig for the drill.

The perfection of these kits is remarkable and there is no competition I believe. If there’s anything close to this in historic accuracy, precision detail, fit, and quality, do share. The process was captured as much as possible on video, if anything for my benefit and those close to me so as to follow it again in building more kits from Jim Kibler Longrifles.

There will be various videos on my assembly experience in working beside my friend Gene here and videos on the completed finished rifle itself when that time comes. For now, enjoy these shots of the other days work and keep these traditions and history alive.
 
Kibler Southern Mountain Rifle Build: Day 1 https://youtu.be/st9D4k1NhnE

I’ve never built a rifle, let alone from a kit. I’m not necessarily one to attempt such an undertaking as the idea of destroying a grand worth of parts causes me pause. The Jim Kibler kit here sat for over a year and a half as I waited for the right time and gumption to attempt it. Luckily or better said, blessed I was to have a good friend from the Muzzleloader group take me under his wing to give me the necessary instruction on various techniques, cautions and methods, true wisdom on the fitting and putting together of a flintlock.

He’s a true gunsmith, who typically shapes the most beautiful rifles from raw timber, barrels and parts - all by hand.

He applauded the Kibler kits, the ease of assembly, and boy the little guide jig for the drill.

The perfection of these kits is remarkable and there is no competition I believe. If there’s anything close to this in historic accuracy, precision detail, fit, and quality, do share. The process was captured as much as possible on video, if anything for my benefit and those close to me so as to follow it again in building more kits from Jim Kibler Longrifles.

There will be various videos on my assembly experience in working beside my friend Gene here and videos on the completed finished rifle itself when that time comes. For now, enjoy these shots of the other days work and keep these traditions and history alive.
This link works. I am not sure what happened to the last one.
 
Kibler Southern Mountain Rifle Build: Day 1 https://youtu.be/st9D4k1NhnE

I’ve never built a rifle, let alone from a kit. I’m not necessarily one to attempt such an undertaking as the idea of destroying a grand worth of parts causes me pause. The Jim Kibler kit here sat for over a year and a half as I waited for the right time and gumption to attempt it. Luckily or better said, blessed I was to have a good friend from the Muzzleloader group take me under his wing to give me the necessary instruction on various techniques, cautions and methods, true wisdom on the fitting and putting together of a flintlock.

He’s a true gunsmith, who typically shapes the most beautiful rifles from raw timber, barrels and parts - all by hand.

He applauded the Kibler kits, the ease of assembly, and boy the little guide jig for the drill.

The perfection of these kits is remarkable and there is no competition I believe. If there’s anything close to this in historic accuracy, precision detail, fit, and quality, do share. The process was captured as much as possible on video, if anything for my benefit and those close to me so as to follow it again in building more kits from Jim Kibler Longrifles.

There will be various videos on my assembly experience in working beside my friend Gene here and videos on the completed finished rifle itself when that time comes. For now, enjoy these shots of the other days work and keep these traditions and history alive.
I admire those 'raw timber' types! But the Kiblers are mfg. to be relatively un-complicated, which is why they're so popular! 🤓Best of luck!
 
I admire those 'raw timber' types! But the Kiblers are mfg. to be relatively un-complicated, which is why they're so popular! 🤓Best of luck!
Agreed, it's takes some real work, skill set, determination , ingenuity, tools, patience etc to actually build anything from raw materials. Only a fraction of this is needed to assemble parts that fit well together. One could say that assembling a traditions or cva or the like kit is harder because of fitment issues. All the hard stuff is done. This is not to say assembling your own Kibler is a bad thing or something not to be proud of it certainly is. Jim Kibler is cashing in on a niche market and kudus to him for bringing something a lot of people want.
 
Excellent build. Gene is a cool dude and old school smith. Great video on your part!

I only have one criticism if I may:

How the $&@? do you not know the Doobie Brothers?!

🤣
 
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