Which Kibler Kit?

[Art Caputo]

What is the price of a Kibler replacement barrel? I was thinking of asking for a .58 cal. smooth barrel for my Colonial.

$320, w/o sights

https://kiblerslongrifles.com/colle...kit-replacement-barrel?variant=32012020580470

 

[William G]

I've pretty much decided on a Woodsrunner in .50 cal, but without having handled or even seen any of Kibler rifles, it's more of a guess than a clear choice. My plans for the finished rifle include club matches and deer hunting in typically heavy cover. The main reason I chose the Woodsrunner is the 40" barrel. I like the light weight of the SMR (6.5 lbs in .45 cal), but I'm concerned that it's 44' barrel will be too awkward in the woods. I'd appreciate any advice or opinions.

I think your choice is spot on for your intended usage. The .50 should hang well when shooting matches and is plenty for deer/black bear. I think you would come to appreciate the 40" length when loading. Barrel length is pretty much a moot point as these longrifles carry well in the woods. I've not handled a woodsrunner but have a colonial and its a pretty big gun. The woodsrunner is reported to be a smaller gun. If so, its gonna hit the sweet spot for alot of people.

 

[tgfrench]

This whole conversation sounds like me asking my what she wants for supper. I for one have trouble reading someone else's mind.

 

[SOLANCO]

I've pretty much decided on a Woodsrunner in .50 cal, but without having handled or even seen any of Kibler rifles, it's more of a guess than a clear choice. My plans for the finished rifle include club matches and deer hunting in typically heavy cover. The main reason I chose the Woodsrunner is the 40" barrel. I like the light weight of the SMR (6.5 lbs in .45 cal), but I'm concerned that it's 44' barrel will be too awkward in the woods. I'd appreciate any advice or opinions.

Still hunting? Or walking? The extra 4 inches is no big impediment to sitting in a stand or blind. But if you are walking you will appreciate the lighter weight of the SMR more than you will be troubled by the 4 inches. Particularly in rolling terrain.

 

[Elfirgnol]

From handling them, it seems to me that all of the Kibler kits handle a little better in the largest caliber available in that particular style. But the best handling one for me is the Woodsrunner in .54. It handles beautifully, is very accurate and although it is relatively light for caliber, recoil is very manageable. If had to limit myself to just one Kibler, it would be the Woodsrunner in .54.

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

Set triggers can be done but a filler is required. The single trigger plate is wider than the set trigger plate. Done right you can't see the filler. Also adding the set triggers will shorten the pull a tad.

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Some genius must have made that rifle.

 

[Nav]

Either a genius or a numbskull.

 

[Kmcmichael]

Intellect is often a by product of evil.

The Woods Runner in .54 is the end all be all for a gun that is carried. I suppose the SMR might be great in .45 but the .40 although still lighter than the Woods Runner does not carry as well. The Colonial in a .50 is a beast to carry although a great range gun

 

[Kmcmichael]

Either a genius or a numbskull.

Often these two categories are separated by an undiscernable or non existent line.
I can fulfill both roles in a time span of a few minutes. I am sure diabolical intervention makes such versatility even more readily available.

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

Well, that's one of mine, thus putting it in the genius category. I think it was probably the first colonial in the history of the WHOLE WORLD to get set triggers. The other side is nice too.
If there is something cutting edge going on, I probably invented it.

 

[Nav]

Seriously? That was a slow ball down the middle on the off chance you had a sense of humor!

He should offer them all with a set trigger if that’s what the customer wants. I happen to really like set triggers, but I cannot stand two stage triggers. My comp stick is set at 1.8 oz.

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

Seriously? That was a slow ball down the middle on the off chance you had a sense of humor!

He should offer them all with a set trigger if that’s what the customer wants. I happen to really like set triggers, but I cannot stand two stage triggers. My comp stick is set at 1.8 oz.

If you can't catch my humor you aren't much of a ball player.

 

[Nav]

That metaphor went over my head…

 

[Kmcmichael]

I disagree. He keeps his costs down by limiting options. The guns are aimed at the hunting crowd.

Those guns do not come with much if any take up in the trigger. You have to file the top to get some slack. I do NOT want the trigger resting in the sear.
I like the double triggers on an offhand gun but I shot rimfire silhouettes with an unmentionable Anshutz gun set up for sporter class. It had slack. It showed me the hair triggers did not help me. Caveat, I am a lousy offhand rifle shooter.

 

[Kmcmichael]

I know! How about a spelling contest?

 

[TDM]

Agree with @Kmcmichael. I have a .50 and .54 Woodsrunner, the .54 is perfect for me. And I love my .45 SMR, but it still doesn't swing up like the .54

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

That metaphor went over my head…

Most things probably do.

 

[Elfirgnol]

This is getting entertaining!

 

[2 shots]

i want the dang fowler

 

[Kmcmichael]

Is poking an evil entity worse than poking a bear?