Kibler's .32 caliber SMR.
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Good to all.
Guys I thank all of you for your input.
I truly appreciate this. A lot folks on this forum like help and educate those in need. It's really cool to see all the responses, not just on this thread alone.
I decided on the .32 SMR. I feel that the fact is years ago I wanted a .32 SMR, long before I ever heard of Kibler's. I'm glad I waited.
After joining the forum, I ready alot about .36 caliber SMRs so it got me thinking. I just decided to stuck with the .32.
Here's a few pictures.
No it's not perfect, this is my second Kibler assemble. A couple flaws on each gun, very minor but still there.
If you chose to assemble a kit.
Watch the videos.
Reach out to the good folks on the forum.
One step at a time.
Take your time, it's not a competition.
Whether you are filing, sanding, or inletting remove a little at a time and stop and look, check things out before removing to much.
DO NOT set or drop it on the toe, it can and will chip.
If you end up with some mistakes don't let it worry you. It's your gun. Learn from it and do your best to not repeat the same mistakes.
Thanks again.
Guys I thank all of you for your input.
I truly appreciate this. A lot folks on this forum like help and educate those in need. It's really cool to see all the responses, not just on this thread alone.
I decided on the .32 SMR. I feel that the fact is years ago I wanted a .32 SMR, long before I ever heard of Kibler's. I'm glad I waited.
After joining the forum, I ready alot about .36 caliber SMRs so it got me thinking. I just decided to stuck with the .32.
Here's a few pictures.
No it's not perfect, this is my second Kibler assemble. A couple flaws on each gun, very minor but still there.
If you chose to assemble a kit.
Watch the videos.
Reach out to the good folks on the forum.
One step at a time.
Take your time, it's not a competition.
Whether you are filing, sanding, or inletting remove a little at a time and stop and look, check things out before removing to much.
DO NOT set or drop it on the toe, it can and will chip.
If you end up with some mistakes don't let it worry you. It's your gun. Learn from it and do your best to not repeat the same mistakes.
Thanks again.
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Looks like the wait was worth it. Looks good.
Yes it was. Thank you.
Thank you.
I will enjoy for sure.
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What wood did you decide on?
Walnut
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Nice. Looks good. May go this direction myself with the advent of the option of doing an extra barrel.
Thank you for posting this thread. I reaped a lot of interesting things from it as well.
Thank you for posting this thread. I reaped a lot of interesting things from it as well.
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Looks very nice!
DryBaller
32 Cal
Beautiful rifle! Great work.
Thank you, Brother.
Sandro_Ventania
40 Cal
Beautiful rifle...good job!
Buy an extra barrel, .36 caliber. You can have both calibers, .32 and .36.
Buy an extra barrel, .36 caliber. You can have both calibers, .32 and .36.
Thank you Sandro.
I have thought about that, and may just do it.
hanshi
Cannon
hanshi
Cannon
That is a beautiful Kibler, very beautiful in fact. IMHO any dedicated squirrel should be a .32. Only if it will be called upon frequently for other uses would a .36 be a better choice.
Looks awesome my friend. Good on you.
IMO, you can’t go wrong with a .32 for Squirrel hunting.
IMO, you can’t go wrong with a .32 for Squirrel hunting.
