Standard Grade Kibler Colonial Examples

[jlutz]

Hi all. I’m wanting to build a Kibler Colonial rifle, which would be my first muzzloader build. As have many before me, I’m debating between standard grade maple and the next level up. I’ve found a number of photos of the fancy and higher grades for these, but not many of the standard grade. If anyone has examples of their finsihed standard grade rifles, I’d be interested to see them. The less adorned the better since I don’t intend to try my hand at carving or engraving this first go. Thanks!

 

[GriscomRun]

I guess you could goto Kibler's website and view the photos there. And you probably already have. Either way wold give you a good looking rifle. But the upgrade in wood would a good thing to invest in. You'll be happy either way.

 

[jlutz]

I guess you could goto Kibler's website and view the photos there.

GriscomRun, I did check out the galleries on their webpage. Many don’t specify what grade of wood was used and those that do seem to primarily be the fancier options so I thoughts folks here might have some other examples to share. I’m sure you’re right though, I think they’ll all make a fine rifle!

 

[Flintandsteel]

Here one from a couple months ago.

 

[jlutz]

Here one from a couple months ago.

Flintandsteel, that looks great! More figuring than I might have expected for the standard grade. Do you mind if I ask what process you used to age the brass? I like the look of that a lot. Thanks!

 

[Flintandsteel]

Brass is just aged with BC Brass Black, then rubbed back with Scotchbrite pad.

 

[jlutz]

Brass is just aged with BC Brass Black, then rubbed back with Scotchbrite pad.

Thanks! Do you like white scotchbrite pad for that?

 

[Flintandsteel]

I use maroon for just about everything.

 

[olskool]

Thursday a friend off this forum came out to my range to shoot. one of the guns he brought was a 50cal. Kibler Colonial rifle, it was very nice, and very heavy! in fact it would be to heavy for me to lug around the woods! but it balanced nice with the contoured barrel. most of the weight was at the back. i don't know what the 58cal. ones weigh but they would have to be lighter,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

[jlutz]

don't know what the 58cal. ones weigh but they would have to be lighter,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Thanks olskool. According to Kibler’s website, the .50 is approx. 9lbs 10oz vs approx. 9lbs for the .58. I’m leaning towards the .58 myself.

 

[Gary Whiteman]

jlutz, my .50 cal weighs 9lb 11oz. I know your looking for pics of standard grade but mine is fancy for comparison.

 

[jlutz]

jlutz, my .50 cal weighs 9lb 11oz. I know your looking for pics of standard grade but mine is fancy for comparison.

Thanks Gary, that’s sharp as well. I certainly don’t mind other examples for comparison and inspiration!

 

[EC121]

Here is a standard grade .58. 8.6lbs. on my digital bathroom scale. Kibler's standard wood is variable. Some stocks are fancier than others. Call them and ask for a picture. Wood is too variable and looking at others won't show the one you'll get.

 

[jlutz]

Here is a standard grade .58. 8.6lbs. on my digital bathroom scale.

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing. It’s certainly looking like the standard grades aren’t too shabby.

 

[VA Guy]

Again, not the standard grade but here's an example of my .58 with "extra fancy" maple as highlighted by bad lighting and poor photography skills. Finished with Kibler's tannic acid and Aqua Fortis, plus my own recipe of tried and true varnish oil with my special blend of 37 herbs and spices.

 

[Hawken1980]

I guess you could goto Kibler's website and view the photos there. And you probably already have. Either way wold give you a good looking rifle. But the upgrade in wood would a good thing to invest in. You'll be happy either way.

If you do not have anything helpful for the guy why bother.

To the OP I have the next step up in wood and it’s nice.
I really do not think you will get a bad piece of wood.” No matter the grade.

what is you goals for the build?
If you are going to use it a lot in the woods etc. just get the base wood.

here is a picture of mine. I got it built but not used besides sight in from another person on this board and loveit.

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

Nice guns!

 

[markh]

Here is my .58 with standard grade wood from last spring.

 

[Russ T Frizzen]

Hi all. I’m wanting to build a Kibler Colonial rifle, which would be my first muzzloader build. As have many before me, I’m debating between standard grade maple and the next level up. I’ve found a number of photos of the fancy and higher grades for these, but not many of the standard grade. If anyone has examples of their finsihed standard grade rifles, I’d be interested to see them. The less adorned the better since I don’t intend to try my hand at carving or engraving this first go. Thanks!

I have a Southern Mountain rifle on order and went with the top grade of maple. I figured that pretty wood would still be pleasing to me long after I forgot what it cost.

 

[jlutz]

Thanks for the additional examples all, it’s much appreciated!