kirkschopped67 said:So Jim Kibler has just started offering a .45 cal. I started hunting Southeast Alaska in 1984. I hunt there 2-3 times per year. I have taken just over 20 Black Bears with a bow since 1984. Among the group of guys I hunt with we have taken over 70 bears in Alaska. I will hunt over bait so I can control my shot. The bear will be at 18 yards and slightly angled away. I will not hit shoulder, but will take out both lungs. Most of our bears do not cover 40 yards when double lunged. This bait I have hunted since 1986 when I first found it. I will video this shot and follow up. As far as the build, I will take lots of photos. You guys are the ones that are helping me, I will be sure to share all the steps, the build and the hunt. My permit is for spring 2017. I will head up in September to hunt on the river with a friend who drew that tag. At that time I will put out my game cameras for my Sitka Hunt November. I hope this sheds some light on my hunti g back ground.
okawbow said:Black bears usually go down easier than a white tail deer. They have fairly small lungs for their size, though, and shots need to be accurate.
I'm sure there were thousands of black bear killed with .45 cal. And under back in the day.
okawbow said:Black bears usually go down easier than a white tail deer. They have fairly small lungs for their size, though, and shots need to be accurate.
I'm sure there were thousands of black bear killed with .45 cal. And under back in the day.
Scota4570 said:I have a Kibler mountain rifle 45 cal arriving tomorrow. You pay quite a bit more than other kits but hopefully the quality justifies the price. I hear it does.
He and Katherine are very good about answering questions.
I don't get the revolutionary period future offering. Chambers has that covered. A definite hole in the market is the later golden age rifles.
With his current equipment he can only turn two stocks a day. He is currently moving and expanding his shop. He is limited on production. IF you want something get in line sooner than later.
PS: 45 cal RB is no bear rifle. For comparison, a 45 caliber handgun firing round nose lead bullets and BP cartridges in the same ballpark. It is clearly insufficient too.
I personally would not go less than 54cal. IF I were making a rifle for this it would be a 62. A double rifle would be good insurance. Read "The Muzzle loading Caplock Rifle" by Ned Roberts. He has lots of bear hunting stories and rifle opinions from somebody who actually did it. Spoiler, he liked double rifles and conical bullets.
Scota4570 said:A fiberglass ramrod will fix it. I am obsessive about details I don't think it is a real problem.
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