Opinions Requested on Next Kibler SMR Caliber

[French Colonial]

What about a ramrod? Wouldn’t a 45 use a 3/8” rod. I have a 36 and thought about getting a 45 barrel but that stopped me.

You know you can contact Jim here on the website by searching for him using the search function on the upper left and stating a message.... Or call them and get accurate info straight from the source.

 

[Texcl2]

That definitely might be a limiting factor. I wonder what calibers share the same rod? I’ll have to ask before I order.

 

[BR Sorenson]

That definitely might be a limiting factor. I wonder what calibers share the same rod? I’ll have to ask before I order.

My Kibler .45 SMR use a 5/16 ramrod. So should all the other caliber SMR's they put out. They aren't retooling the machines to make different stocks. For different calibers of the same model. Just a different bore size in the barrel.
It's CNC mass production. And that's what makes them a great kit. The parts all fit precisely together. So if you want buy one SMR and three different caliber barrels. It's just switching them out at random. Probably not the best with pinned lugs.

 

[Jim K]

My Kibler .45 SMR use a 5/16 ramrod. So should all the other caliber SMR's they put out. They aren't retooling the machines to make different stocks. For different calibers of the same model. Just a different bore size in the barrel.
It's CNC mass production. And that's what makes them a great kit. The parts all fit precisely together. So if you want buy one SMR and three different caliber barrels. It's just switching them out at random. Probably not the best with pinned lugs.

Yeah, that was another thought I had. But you should be able to drill it the same. I might have to cogitate on this a bit. Thanks for the info. You did surprise me by the 5/16” ramrod.

 

[Texcl2]

That’s good news, thanks for the info!

 

[BR Sorenson]

Yeah, that was another thought I had. But you should be able to drill it the same. I might have to cogitate on this a bit. Thanks for the info. You did surprise me by the 5/16” ramrod.

The rifle bore in .45 and .40 accepts a 3/8 ramrod. The thimbles and hole in the stock are the 5/16ths diameter also in the stock the hole is tapered a little smaller, like all the Kibler stocks. So you have to taper the rod.
You can find the information on Kiblerlongrifels website for most the stuff they sell.

 

[pat i.]

Main reason for .36 cal as the alternate SMR caliber choice is I already have a couple hand guns in .36 cal and so wouldn't have to stock yet another different round ball size.

Don't the .36 caliber handguns take a .375 round ball? My 36 caliber rifle uses .350 balls.

 

[RiverRat]

It would be cool if Jim could add as an option, barrel keys instead of pins so changing out a barrel would be more easy. I bet his spare barrel sales would sky rocket.

 

[Texcl2]

Agreed, I wish he’d make a Fowler with a hooked breach and wedges too. That would be a handy gun. I’m sure it’s easier said than done, with design and programming and all.