Squirrel Rifle

[EMTJER]

@Jack Barnes , Don't mean to keep flogging a dead horse, but to reiterate what @Johnny Too-Tall said above, if you can save up enough to get the Kibler (or any other quality American kit, for that matter - Chambers, Caywood, etc) and can successfully complete it*, you can have a squirrel rifle worth more than your investment. Don't count on that with the Italian and Spanish guns. I'm retired and have to watch the dollars, but sell things, trade around, etc to fund my hobby. So far, discounting labor, its a zero sum gain, which is all I ask.

I resisted for a long time myself, but have to admit Jim Kibler hit a home run with the little SMR. If there is squirrel rifle perfection, this is getting close to it. (I can't believe I just said that - I'm a pathological perfectionist detail person, and basically cant be pleased - NOTHING's perfect LOL).

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* A big caveat, and a plus for the Kiblers, as they require less skill to complete.

I am fairly new to black powder with just having acquired a CVA Mountain Stalker and CVA Wolf both in 50 calibers. My question is what caliber is the “squirrel rifles” you all have been mentioning?

 

[yellowhammer]

I am fairly new to black powder with just having acquired a CVA Mountain Stalker and CVA Wolf both in 50 calibers. My question is what caliber is the “squirrel rifles” you all have been mentioning?

Search and you'll find many threads on it in here.

Our good friend and resident expert on the subject, @ETipp , authored an excellent book on the subject: [ LINK ]

 

[Ditt44]

I am fairly new to black powder with just having acquired a CVA Mountain Stalker and CVA Wolf both in 50 calibers. My question is what caliber is the “squirrel rifles” you all have been mentioning?

. 32 or .36 generally and some nuts like .40 but much depends on your states regulations for small game. You should be fine with any of those in most places. ETipp has a fine .32 posted in the "for sale" sub forum...

 

[nhmoose]

After having a blast hunting deer all weekend with my 50 cal flintlock, I've decided I need to extend the fun and invest in a squirrel rifle! I just need help deciding between 2 rifles. I would love a Kibler, just don't have the extra funds right now with newborn twins. The rifles I'm deciding between:

https://muzzle-loaders.com/products...MVjdT7u_NYWOXz3Y3LPHw_6urGY_wLMBeVsnzFtw0ODfE

And:

https://www.dixiegunworks.com/index...20+Pedersoli+Kentucky+Rifle+.32+Cal+Flint+Kit

Give me your thoughts!

Kibler's are a KIT how's your skills with mechanicals and such? That is the answer.