KIMBER COLONIAL RIFLE

[simonbeans]

NEW Kibler Colonial Rifle



I think this one will be a keeper. I assembled it last December, really easy as everyone who has one knows. I gave it to my gun builder buddy who did some carving on it as I do not carve. I wanted some Baroque carving as the rifle is an earlier 1760-1770 style.

I shot it today and as can be seen in the enclosed images, I think I will keep it. It is a .58 caliber.

This target was at 50 yds. 4 shots. Sights have not been touched since I installed them. Love those Rice barrels.

 

[Old Timer 48]

Nice looking rifle! Nice shooting! I like my rifles dark, like yours.

 

[Brokennock]

Beautiful rifle and great shooting.
You should definitely keep it,,,,,,


or sell it to me. Lol.

 

[Critter Getter]

That rifle and your shooting are both exceptional. I assume that was shot from a bench. How does it hold and group off hand? Congrats on a fine sweet shooter!! Greg

 

[simonbeans]

The rifle holds well off hand. I am sure it will group as well as the targets show. And yes, they were off a bench. My off hand is not as good as benching, however, the shots I took off hand at gongs in my woods were hits, so I am happy with the rifle. I didn't have a .58 other than civil war muskets, so I was thrilled that the .58 with the combo of powder and patch shot as well as it did. A .58 ball weights about 280 grains, and I was concerned with the recoil. It was very comfortable with just 60 grains of FFFg. I am not one to shoot large charges. My Mississippi with a Hoyt barrel does great with 40 grains FFFg. I have a beautiful .50 Lancaster style rifle made by buddy Chris again with a Rice barrel. It is exceptional also. Now which to shoot at the next Girty outing in August? Dilemma!!

 

[Mulebrain]

Beautiful rifle, and she has a good barrel. I would be keeping it as well

 

[Critter Getter]

Thanks for your reply........I have been wanting one of these Kiblers every since Jim came out with it and since I don’t own a .58.................your rifles wood is nicely figured. Is that the normal or the upgraded wood? Greg

 

[simonbeans]

It is the $100 Fancy maple upgrade. I have a SMR by Kibler with a standard stock and it had a bit of curl in it. I figured that the upgrade might be worth the extra and as can be seen, it definitely is. I have built about 25 guns over the years and found that this one is the easiest to do. I have started with a a blank and have always tried to do a period correct firearm. This one is fantastic. With Jim's videos, it is a cinch. A competent rifle builder could assemble it in an 8 hour day. I think it took me about 12 or so, not counting the carving and finishing.

 

[hanshi]

That rifle is beautiful and amazingly accurate. The carving is perfect IMHO. It's understated and well done.

 

[bushytail]

You did a very nice job!

 

[MSW]

Tremendous looking rifle, and a tack driver to boot

 

[Percy]

Not only looks great it shoots great too. Well done.

Percy

 

[user 47816]

She's a beauty, accurate to!

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

There ain’t but one word for that:

“BEAUT!”

LOVE it!! I just ordered a “Kimber” (☺) Southern Mountain Rifle in cherry. Can’t wait!!

 

[Henry2357]

Very nice.....

 

[Alexander Efremenko]

Nicely done!

 

[rusty]

How did you get the nice finish on the stock

 

[jbwilliams3]

Way to go, both on the finish and the shooting.

 

[OldgoatDVet]

Awesome workmanship bud. Is a beautiful rifle.

 

[dave_person]

Hi Simon,
Did you change the profile of the wrist on that gun? It looks different from the typical Kiblers.

dave