Lengthening barrel pin holes on Kibler SMR

[James Kibler]

Some faulty conclusions here... Wood can definitely move a significant amount. Believe me, I've seen it. You must elongate the the underlugs. I would suggest at least 1/16 for and aft of the original hole. Why wouldn't you trust someone who has devoted their life to this? Makes me want to shake my head...

 

[James Kibler]

Sealing the wood doesn't solve the problem either. Trust me...

 

[reddogge]

I've always done the 3 hole thing going back to the late 70s. One in the middle and one on each end. Clean up with needle files. I don't understand why anyone would think this is overkill. It's recommended in Buchele and Shumway's book and Dixon's book.