Opinions Requested on Next Kibler SMR Caliber

[French Colonial]

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Walnut stock.

Thank You!

 

[TerryK]

I think less is more. I would stick to the 45. Easy to load/manipulate, and you can buy one caliber in bulk.

 

[sportster73hp]

I ordered mine in 40 caliber. The .36 i was using just wasn’t consistent enough at 75 for target shooting. Even the 40 requires a well placed shot to drop steel.

 

[Polecat_Tom]

For those of you who have a Kibler SMR in .32 would it be possible to show us the balance point on the rifle?

Yes, I know it will be slightly different due to wood and wood density but close enough for me to make a decision.

Here is the balance point on my .32 in maple.

 

[wiscoaster]

Here is the balance point on my .32 in maple.

My .45 cal balances about an inch an a half further back.

 

[Spikebuck]

My .36 is just a bit behind the pictured .32's. Net is...with that long skinny barrel, the caliber choices don't make a lot of difference in weight or balance point. Offhand in the field, I know I'm not good enough to have a few oz of weight or half inch balance point difference matter.

 

[French Colonial]

Gentlemen, I am amazed.... Here is my Kibler SMR in .45 with a standard grade maple stock as you can see the balance point is not that different than your .32's

I would have guessed mine would be further back toward the action and I would have been wrong.

Thanks all!
Oh wait!
You guys are just trying to get me to buy another Kibler aren't you!