Pulled the trigger on a new Kibler Kit.

[Tim DOwns]

Well now the wait begins!! Pretty excited to get the
Kibler's Longrifle
58 Caliber Colonial. I went with a smooth bore.

 

[Nessmuck56]

Smoothies are fun to shoot....like an English Long Bow !

 

[Nessmuck56]

That’s long bow......

 

[Roughneck]

way to go! did they give you an eta on delivery? I have been pondering buying the same exact setup

 

[Tim DOwns]

way to go! did they give you an eta on delivery? I have been pondering buying the same exact setup

No not yet.

 

[Tim DOwns]

I take that back on the order summary it says 2-3 month wait.

 

[Roughneck]

ok thanks for the info. I saw on the website on the waiting time just wasn't sure if it was accurate or not.

 

[Tim DOwns]

I am not sure it just shows on the receipt, I am sure they will let me know.

 

[Crewdawg445]

Congratulations, you made a fine decision!

Over the many rifles I have built this true "kit" was absolutely a pleasure to build. Also with the .54 smooth barrel it has proven more accurate than I'll likely ever be. Waiting is now your demise, but worth the pain!

 

[Nessmuck56]

Those are some nice pics ! Hats off to the camera man !

 

[Tim DOwns]

Congratulations, you made a fine decision!

Over the many rifles I have built this true "kit" was absolutely a pleasure to build. Also with the .54 smooth barrel it has proven more accurate than I'll likely ever be. Waiting is now your demise, but worth the pain!

Wow I hope mine turns out half as nice as your gun!!!

 

[David Teague]

It took right at 100 days for mine to ship.

58 rifled.







I did mine by hand and took my time. Took me about 70 hours as it was my first build.

 

[Tim DOwns]

It took right at 100 days for mine to ship.

58 rifled.







I did mine by hand and took my time. Took me about 70 hours as it was my first build.

Wow David!!! Great job!! I can't wait..

 

[Nessmuck56]

So.....do you need a lot of experience to put this together ? I’ve been doing Body and Paint work for 42 years....if it was sheet metal and needed a Tri Coat Pearl Paint Job ...I can do that ! Thanks

 

[David Teague]

So.....do you need a lot of experience to put this together ? I’ve been doing Body and Paint work for 42 years....if it was sheet metal and needed a Tri Coat Pearl Paint Job ...I can do that ! Thanks

My first muzzleloader build.

Just watch Kibler’s “how to vids” before you start, take your time as it’s not a race, learn how to cover up mistakes as you go and when you think it’s ready to stain, sand it 2 more times.

 

[Crewdawg445]

So.....do you need a lot of experience to put this together ? I’ve been doing Body and Paint work for 42 years....if it was sheet metal and needed a Tri Coat Pearl Paint Job ...I can do that ! Thanks

Just be patient and take your time, no rushing. Many can build these faster or slower depending on the individual. I hate rushing, I personally enjoy building and have no desire to rush the end result. While you can gather a basis for time in assembly, it's not worth rushing. Also they are not "hard", however you still need the basic skill sets if building. Overall for a first time go for someone who has read up on building they are a phenomenal choice. For the money you won't find a more quality true kit rifle. Yes you could spend lesser on a... lesser kit elsewhere, but then you have just that, which is a lesser quality rifle worth little to nothing. With a Kibler you have a high quality piece from high quality parts that will be a investment in the end.

I was so impressed the cock fell on his mountain rifle, which just came in a few weeks ago. I typically have two or three builds going at once so it'll be nice to bounce around to the mountain rifle for some decompress time.