Woodsrunner completed

[Timmit]

This is a .54 cal. and the weight completed with ramrod in is 7lb. 5oz. It handles great and shoots better. I shot it in for windage and each 3 shot group at 25 yards shot a nice little cloverleaf. That was with 50 grains of Schuetzen 3fg and prb with .015 patch. It shot about 2.5" to the left and about 3" low when I first started. I got the windage corrected on the 3rd sight adjustment, but I still have to work on the elevation. I filed a little off the front sight and brought it up to about 1.5 inches low of center at 25 yards, but it got too cold for me to continue that day. Tomorrow I am hoping to continue with the elevation correction. I did take it to a trail walk on Sunday and did ok for it not being sighted in correctly. The shots I missed were all missed low, but I couldn't wait to shoot the course with it. After 52 shots, I had to touch up the flint for the 53 shot. There were no misfires or hangfires in those first 52 shots. Kibler's new Colonial lock is smooth and quick. this was the first time I shot one.

 

[Flintandsteel]

Before you file your front sight, try upping your powder charge till you get the best group. Then file.
Your 54 should end up around 70g or so. Elevation will probably take care of itself.

 

[Timmit]

Thanks Flintandsteel! I did try 80 grains 3f Schuetzen at 50 yards before I stopped the other day and that shot low also. I am going to try 70 grains of 3f Swiss tomorrow before I do any filing. I agree with you, I think 70 grains Swiss will make a nice deer hunting load. I used that in my .54 Colonial and liked it. I don't know if the 43 inch barrel in the Colonial makes a differance or not. I don't think so. I do know that I like shooting the Woodsrunner over the Colonial. At age 70, the lighter weight gun makes a differance. The Colonial weighs 9lb. 6oz. That 2lb. weight differance seems like a lot to hold on target for me.

 

[MountainSmoke]

I like everything about that rifle. Excellent job!

 

[Eagle1]

Is the Woodsrunner smooth or rifled, I don't see it mentioned on Kiblers website.

 

[Brokennock]

Thanks Flintandsteel! I did try 80 grains 3f Schuetzen at 50 yards before I stopped the other day and that shot low also. I am going to try 70 grains of 3f Swiss tomorrow before I do any filing. I agree with you, I think 70 grains Swiss will make a nice deer hunting load. I used that in my .54 Colonial and liked it. I don't know if the 43 inch barrel in the Colonial makes a differance or not. I don't think so. I do know that I like shooting the Woodsrunner over the Colonial. At age 70, the lighter weight gun makes a differance. The Colonial weighs 9lb. 6oz. That 2lb. weight differance seems like a lot to hold on target for me.

Very nice rifle.
I'd shoot it off the bench (with padded/soft support) at 50, 75, and maybe 100 yards,,, and with more powder, before filing any more sight off.

 

[Timmit]

Mine is a .54 rifled barrel.

 

[jefair1]

Beautiful work. You did yourself proud.

 

[david w]

Looks great! Now, get out and make smoke.

 

[buckheart]

Well done. Enjoy it!

 

[Bnewberry]

Very nice! Thanks for sharing pictures!

 

[Bobby MacAlphin]

I mentioned on another thread that I have my Woodsrunner completed. I received requests that I post some pics of my Woodsrunner so I hope I have figured out how to do this.View attachment 184002View attachment 184003View attachment 184004View attachment 184005View attachment 184006View attachment 184007View attachment 184008View attachment 184009View attachment 184010

Timmit that is one beautiful rifle

I mentioned on another thread that I have my Woodsrunner completed. I received requests that I post some pics of my Woodsrunner so I hope I have figured out how to do this.View attachment 184002View attachment 184003View attachment 184004View attachment 184005View attachment 184006View attachment 184007View attachment 184008View attachment 184009View attachment 184010

 

[Bobby MacAlphin]

That is one good looking rifle !

 

[Olde Goat]

Lovely rifle! How did you get the gray finish on the steel parts?

 

[Birddog1911]

That is very nice! Love the tasteful carving.

 

[Newaygo77]

I’ve been waiting for a good set of photos on one of these rifles. Thanks for posting these. It turned out beautifully.

 

[jackpine54]

That's one beautiful rifle! Great job.

 

[Flint62Smoothie]

Lovely rifle! How did you get the gray finish on the steel parts?

Most likely how a lot of us do it ... blue it, then rub it back to gray.

 

[Eagle1]

Mine is a .54 rifled barrel.

Thanks, You have a beautiful rifle. I'm just about to order a Kibler, just trying to decide which one.

 

[Quicksilver]

Nice looking rifle..well done.