Hatchet-Jack
54 Cal.
Hey @appalichian hunter! Thanks. I did see that buck that I missed, and I was so relieved I just let him go. I did bag a Doe with my Sharon .50 though.
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Kibler Southern Mountain rifle kit and supplies arrived. It's going to be a fun build.
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Jack, what's your plan for metal finish? Gray, blue, black, or brown?
Hatchet-Jack
54 Cal.
I'm going for a French Gray using the same product Jim Kibler uses from Historic House Parts. It's a brass black chemical. I'll rub it back to give it a nice antiqued look. Here's an example:
I'm familiar with the product from Jim's videos. Can't wait to see your results. I'm still trying to decide how I want to do mine.
Hatchet-Jack
54 Cal.
Worked on the Trigger Guard metal finishing today.
BradCayton
40 Cal
Looking good! Your post gave me the push I needed to pull the trigger and put my order in for the same rifle you're working on. Looking forward to you getting it finished and shooting.
Hatchet-Jack
54 Cal.
Thanks Brad! I hope you enjoy assembling your kit as much as I am. You have a bit of a wait but you can use the time to start getting your tools ready, watch Jim's videos, and decide on how you want to finish the metal and stock.
BradCayton
40 Cal
Yeah, it's going to be a few long months! I've watched Jim's videos a few times already. I'm not a gun builder by any means but I've put together 2 rifles from TVM, 1 from Jim Chambers and a smoothbore trade gun from North Star West a few years back. I have about all the tools I need if I can find them 
. Seems I spend more time looking for tools than using them anymore. I'll be following your progress and rooting for ya!!
. Seems I spend more time looking for tools than using them anymore. I'll be following your progress and rooting for ya!!
Hatchet-Jack
54 Cal.
Worked on the lock today.
Leaned a great tip put duct tape on the back of your sandpaper, it really helps it to last longer.
Leaned a great tip put duct tape on the back of your sandpaper, it really helps it to last longer.
Black Jaque Janaviac
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Does the Kibler Southern come with a swamped barrel or straight?
Jim's barrels are swamped.
Hatchet-Jack
54 Cal.
The Lock is ready.
I need to draw file the barrel next.
I need to draw file the barrel next.
appalichian hunter
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Looking good Jack
Hatchet-Jack
54 Cal.
Thanks brother!
Better'n good.
Jack, I can't tell from the pic...did you smooth up the pan?
Hatchet-Jack
54 Cal.
Thanks! Yes I did smooth the pan a bit.Better'n good.
The pan is one area I take great care to polish to a very smooth fine surface. Helps a lot when shooting to easily brush all the crud out. One just has to be careful to keep the edge that goes against the barrel "crisp" and not rounded over at all.
Hatchet-Jack
54 Cal.
Good point. I think I'll go back over my pan. Thanks!
Hatchet-Jack
54 Cal.
Draw filed the barrel with a chalked bastard mill file, then a smooth mill file. Sights installed. Moving on to finishing the stock.
BradCayton
40 Cal
Moving right along!!!
