Well sir after watching this video a few times i ordered one in a 32cal, I've never had a flintlock never even shouldered one but u and your new shooter videos have been so helpful i can't thank you enough, my dad shoots benchrest and smallbore 3P so i had a gun in my hands since I was little just never a black powder fan, it took an ammo shortage to make me fall in love with these beautiful rifels i wish i would've a long time ago thanks again for all your work on these videos and all the knowledge you've shared
Very cool HB. Glad to hear the videos have been helpful. The reason I started the channel was exactly because a guy like you wouldn’t have a source for how to go about shooting these guns. If you have any questions along the way just ask. Thanks and enjoy. You made a great choice in the .32 SMR. Just an extra bit of info, if you want you can do what I did and buy an extra barrel in, say, .45 cal and swap it out in just a few minutes giving you two guns in one. 👍🏻
@@BlackPowderTV Love the looks of your Kibler SMR . I have one coming in .40 in the next week or so. I've a question about the finish. All wood is different, I know, but how did you get the light almost honey color with the black end grain contrast using aqua fortis? So beautiful. It seems to usually turn out more of a shade of red from what I've seen. Thanks!
We are lucky to have great folks like you here on you tube. The info on these guns you have give us is very much appreciated. I just got my new Tennessee rifle from TVM Muzzle loaders looking to get the Southern rifle from Kiblers. Thank you for all the help.
Beautiful rifle can’t wait to get mine! I ordered a 36. I have some other flintlock rifles Pennsylvania styles was wondering why many of the Southern Rifles are built using the smaller caliber. As time goes by they seem to get heavier. Those smaller cal flintlocks must be a joy to shoot being so slender. Despite knowing better I’m thinking I’ll let my wife try it; motive behind that there may be an opportunity for another.
That is one beautiful Rifle and the engraving is an extra nice touch especially the way you chose to honor God! My hat's off to all invovled from beginning to end! Thank you for sharing this with us! Jesus is Lord!
I love mine also. Jim will also build one "in the white" if you want one are not ready for a kit, comes fully built and ready to shoot you just do a tiny bit of sanding, stain the stock and do what ever you want (if anything to the barrel) and you are ready to go. I was lucky enough to have Jim completely make and finish mine. it is our family "heirloom" rifle to be passed along from generation to generation. if you are ready for a fine flintlock without huge cost but want the finest material look at these.
Mr.Bob i hope your health is still improving i haven't heard from you since your last video, i finally got my kibler rifle finished a week ago it took 11 months to be sent out and it was destroyed in a crash by our mail lady, but kibler sent me another one and I had a gunsmith finish it do to my lack of home time. I hope you are doing well and are about ready to start making more videos you have been so much help to me words can't express my gratitude
I had carpal tunnel release surgery on both hands about a month apart. That was about 15 years ago. It made a world of difference and to this day, I have no issues. Best of luck with your surgery results. Thanks for the video.
Mine will be here in two weeks!😃👏👏👍👍🇺🇸. That’s a awesome rifle you have! Mine won’t be that fancy but I’ll still be very happy 😃! Thanks for sharing all the tips and pictures! 😃👏👏👍👍🇺🇸😇🙏!
Ricky Burton Awesome! I built mine as a wall hanger but if it was going to be a regular shooter it wouldn’t have been as fancy. Walnut would’ve been a better choice for a Southern gun but I love it anyway! Enjoy it! 🇺🇸
Thanks for the story of your rifle. I have long been wanting a flintlock squirrel rifle. After looking around the market a bit, I was convinced after seeing your gun. Just ordered Kibler's Southern Mountain rifle in .36 caliber with the xfancy maple. Planning to brown the barrel. Thanks again.
Nice rifle! I like your custom additions to your rifle. I’m having gun builder Mike Brooks build me a Southern .32 caliber rifle with a 46” Rice barrel with iron hardware. He wants to outfit it with a swivel wooden patch box. I look forward to more videos from you, take care.
J Blocker Thanks! I love Mikes work! The bottom rifle on my rack behind me in the video is a Mike Brooks English Sporting rifle! #350. You’re in good hands!
Thanks! Feather holes were normally seen on Southern guns, post 1800 but were used here and there for some time prior to that date. I appreciate it, and thanks for watching!
I know it's been awhile, how are you doing health wise? I have always loved how you explained things to help other spinners do a good job. You are very informative and down to earth. Take care my friend!
Thanks for the kind words brother. I’m doing great. No return of the Cancer so it looks like we’re home free. Doing other things (such as brushing up on my guitar) and still looking at coming back to the channel before too long. Hope to see you there. Thanks again. 👍🏻
I just subscribed. i am in SC, I have been thinking about doing some videos myself. I have been into BP since about 1973 I have been handloading since 1967 at age 10, oh I have a lot of sickness! I have a 40cal. southern rifle built by Kevin Blevins of NC. it is beautiful! and A 62CAL. jaeger I built. I am going to get a southern rifle kit from kibler. I found your video on the American long rifle forum.
OLSKOOL Awesome! Thanks for commenting and subscribing! There are very few of us doing BP videos so if you decide to let me know and I’ll subscribe! Kevin does great work. I have several of his pieces. No guns but several horns and other accoutrements. Thanks again!
Thank you for taking the time to share this overview with us. You sure have a beautiful rifle sir & Kibler certainly produces an excellent quality product. Take care & be well.
Great video.I want build one but I would really want to lock it up in my safe. Most safes will only go 57" inside height. Wish Jim would make a kit with a little shorter barrel. I'm actually thinking about a Pedersoli kit just for the difference in overall length.
A wonderful longrifle, congratulations ! And a nice video about it, thank you. I saw that they can ship these kit to my country, interesting ;) Regards from France.
Black Powder TV Yeap, I should think about it 😉👍 Those long rifles are soooo elegant. Here, we can find and buy some Black Powder rifle kits, but not one of this kind. It could be a nice project to work on a fine american flintlock. I’ve never seen one of them on our range. Thanks again and be well. 😉
Hey Bob. Just wanted to say thanks for putting up such an awesome channel! We NEED more BP shooters. I am planning on purchasing one of the Kibbler kits shortly. Glad to hear the build wasn't too difficult. I have seen quite a few these completed and they are sure beautiful rifles. Also, I was an 0331 as well. 2005-10. Look forward to more of your videos! -Shaun
Shaun Kelso Thanks Shaun! I appreciate it! It was really easy and if you don’t plan to add anything beyond what Jim provides they take no time at all to finish. 89-92. Semper Fi!
@@BlackPowderTV I’ve had my Tennessee Valley Muzzleloader Poor Boy since 2002 and had named her Sweet Beulah an would like to have Isaiah 64:4-5 on mine after seeing what you did. Thank for the inspiration an God Bless.
A little late to comment just received my SMR from Jim about a week ago and been really busy have not had a chance to get working on it yet. But your rifle is super handsome thanks for sharing I like the Christian symbolism with 7 being the biblical number of Creation and the verse on the patch box cover that is John 3:16 He Gave His Only Begotten Son. Right On …….
Love the video Mr McBride, and the gun is beautiful. Thanks for honoring our Savior in this video. Don't hear much from you lately. I hope your health is improved. Allen Jones
Couple of questions. 1) I’ve seen the video on shooting a southern rifle about where you place the buttstock. Is it still comfortable to shoot and would a larger caliber, says 50 still be comfortable with the stock held against the top of the bicep? 2) any idea the gun maker’s philosophy on using this design? Thanks
The buttplate was designed that way because a certain type of European offhand competition was popular in the south pre Civil War and the stance that went with that style was crossbody which is difficult to mount on your shoulder. It is a very stable way to shoot smaller caliber offhand which was ideal for the small game hunting that was a staple in the south. This type of buttplate and shooting was also popular in Ohio and Kentucky as can be seen in their buttplate styles in the period. .50 cal is the largest caliber I’d want to shoot this way. .45 is fine, .32-40 is perfect. Something like .58 would likely hurt.
Thanks for the video. As I said before beautiful rifle. The gray finish on the barrel and iron is a perfect fit on thar smr. I have watched all of kibler's videos he is a genius at his kit design and they are quality parts. Have you messed with his in house locks?
John Cooper Hey John. Thanks again. Yes I did a video last week on his Round Faced CNCd lock. It is a really large jump in quality from what’s been available. I bought one for my next build. Sparks like crazy...
Russell Brill Thanks! It took me 50 hours or so to finish mine. Lots of small stuff. Go to the American Longrifles Forum and share some pics when you finish it!
Bob, Awesome!! Really liking the channel a lot. I’ve got an SMR coming after Christmas sometime. There’s like a 2-3 month waiting period. Really digging your rifle. I picked up a side plate and banana style Patchbox for it BUT I don’t like the release button it can with. Was thinking about having one made, you mentioned the fellow who made your patchbox. Think he would make a release button for me? Thanks again and be safe Duca
I either use Laurel Mountain Forge Browning solution or a Fast Bluing and rub it back to grey each application with maroon scotchbrite until it gets to where I like the look. You can also use something like Kibler’s Longrifles brass black but it’s not as tough a patina. 👍🏻 If you use the browning solution you can let it go longer each application to get slight pitting. I used the LMF browning on this gun.
I’d really like to get into making one of Kiblers kits. I love the look of the Southern gun. Don’t do hunting, but if I were to, would the 45cal be enough? Not interested in a squirrel gun, but do love target shooting…
All of my rifles are bigger bore (58-62), thinking I need something a bit smaller now, but large enough I can still use it for deer if I want. Been looking at the Kibler SMR, just trying to decide between 40 or 45. Hope you are doing well.
Wow that thing is beautiful. As a guy that’s never built a kit and is of average mechanical skill, would you say that kit would be something the average guy could do? Makes me nervous to drop a grand and possibly be disappointed haha. Always wanted a beautiful rifle like that though. Really enjoying this channel!
Matthew Visser Hey Matthew, great idea. I’ll add it to m upcoming how to series. They are basically plate bronze or brass wrapped around a wood dowel. They pressure fit on the barrel. Thanks!
@@BlackPowderTV thanks so much! BTW I just wanted to compliment you. I really enjoy your videos along with your knowledge helps me out alot. ✊ Stay Well and Safe!
A bit late to the party... Thank you for your walk through of this rifle. Was considering it for a squirrel gun. Your touches to the gun make it something real special. So... How did you finish/age the barrel and other steel parts? The aged patina on them is a finishing goal of mine.
Are You iin Tennessee ? I am I'm kinda interested in buying a flintlock rifle , but , not a long barrel one . I don't know what caliber to get . I want to make My ammo & later My powder too . Thid gun should be able to take anything small or large that goes on the table. This gun must by necessity be First Timer friendly. What ready to shoot rigle wou recommend ( I'll need everything it takes to feed it ans take it out to shoot it , AND clean it after)
The slim lines on that longrifle are perfection. THANKS for the view!
That there is one pretty rifle gun.
I really like the Biblical symbolism you incorporated into the rifle. That is truly awesome.
Steven Bowen Thanks Steven! Me too! Jim Parker at Calvary Longrifles does it a bit too. Very cool!
As a Tennessean, I NEED one of these so bad. This thing is a beaut
I like the fact that you don`t waste time and still manage to get all the information out.
Didn't know about the feather, thanks!
You’re welcome! Thanks Donald!
Well sir after watching this video a few times i ordered one in a 32cal, I've never had a flintlock never even shouldered one but u and your new shooter videos have been so helpful i can't thank you enough, my dad shoots benchrest and smallbore 3P so i had a gun in my hands since I was little just never a black powder fan, it took an ammo shortage to make me fall in love with these beautiful rifels i wish i would've a long time ago thanks again for all your work on these videos and all the knowledge you've shared
Very cool HB. Glad to hear the videos have been helpful. The reason I started the channel was exactly because a guy like you wouldn’t have a source for how to go about shooting these guns. If you have any questions along the way just ask. Thanks and enjoy. You made a great choice in the .32 SMR. Just an extra bit of info, if you want you can do what I did and buy an extra barrel in, say, .45 cal and swap it out in just a few minutes giving you two guns in one. 👍🏻
@@BlackPowderTV Love the looks of your Kibler SMR . I have one coming in .40 in the next week or so. I've a question about the finish. All wood is different, I know, but how did you get the light almost honey color with the black end grain contrast using aqua fortis? So beautiful. It seems to usually turn out more of a shade of red from what I've seen. Thanks!
Tiger stripes look so good on rifles !
For I am not ashamed of t he gospel of Christ for it is the power of salvation to all who believe.
Thanks for all you do.
We are lucky to have great folks like you here on you tube. The info on these guns you have give us is very much appreciated. I just got my new Tennessee rifle from TVM Muzzle loaders looking to get the Southern rifle from Kiblers. Thank you for all the help.
Very kind James! Thanks! Enjoy your new longrifle! You'll love the Kibler as well!
Beautiful rifle love the history of the feather
I've known about the feather but I thought it was just for cleaning the touch hole. You keep teaching and I'll keep learning! Thx!
Thanks for the kind words!
Beautiful rifle can’t wait to get mine! I ordered a 36. I have some other flintlock rifles Pennsylvania styles was wondering why many of the Southern Rifles are built using the smaller caliber. As time goes by they seem to get heavier. Those smaller cal flintlocks must be a joy to shoot being so slender. Despite knowing better I’m thinking I’ll let my wife try it; motive behind that there may be an opportunity for another.
Wife , or , rifle ... LOL
Great info , I like a rifle you make your own , must be the native in me . Silver was nice touch .
Thanks David!
What an AWESOME example of a gun us Christians would LOVE to own and shoot! Well done Bob....Thanks for sharing that awesome looking gun to the world.
Black Powder Maniac Shooter Thanks!!!
Interesting info on the feather hole. Gorgeous rifle. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Peter!
That is one beautiful Rifle and the engraving is an extra nice touch especially the way you chose to honor God! My hat's off to all invovled from beginning to end! Thank you for sharing this with us! Jesus is Lord!
Beautiful Rifle & Awesome History Lesson Sir. Thank you for Sharing. The Biblical engraving was a very Cool Touch 🙏🙂
I love mine also. Jim will also build one "in the white" if you want one are not ready for a kit, comes fully built and ready to shoot you just do a tiny bit of sanding, stain the stock and do what ever you want (if anything to the barrel) and you are ready to go. I was lucky enough to have Jim completely make and finish mine. it is our family "heirloom" rifle to be passed along from generation to generation. if you are ready for a fine flintlock without huge cost but want the finest material look at these.
Yours is definitely the finest SMR kit I've seen....
I was tickled to learn about the feather!😃.
Haha!
That in a .32 is exactly what I'm looking for.
I've never made a kit flintlock. But, this is one that I would like to do.
That’s a beautiful longrifle! Thank you for the walk through.
Beautiful rifle, Bob! I look forward to seeing some shooting videos with that one!
Kyle Sondergaard Thanks Kyle! I look forward to it too! Stay tuned!
That is a fine firearm my friend. Great job!
I come back to this. That rifle is just exquisite
Mr.Bob i hope your health is still improving i haven't heard from you since your last video, i finally got my kibler rifle finished a week ago it took 11 months to be sent out and it was destroyed in a crash by our mail lady, but kibler sent me another one and I had a gunsmith finish it do to my lack of home time. I hope you are doing well and are about ready to start making more videos you have been so much help to me words can't express my gratitude
Awesome looking gun. The details are well thought out.
Thanks Ralph!
That's a right pretty rifle gun. You should be very proud of it. Live long and prosper.
Larry Vaughn Thank you sir. I am proud of it. Thanks!
Phenomenal gun! I love all the small details and the theme.
Dwayne Parkhurst Thanks Dwayne!
Had to come back and watch this again. That is one fiine rifle. 100% is an overused term but Kibler truly did nail that design 100%.
I agree 100%!
I had carpal tunnel release surgery on both hands about a month apart. That was about 15 years ago. It made a world of difference and to this day, I have no issues. Best of luck with your surgery results. Thanks for the video.
Thanks Chief. Since the tenderness faded I feel great. No issues at all. Best thing I ever did. 👍🏻
Kibler kits are great
Mine will be here in two weeks!😃👏👏👍👍🇺🇸. That’s a awesome rifle you have! Mine won’t be that fancy but I’ll still be very happy 😃! Thanks for sharing all the tips and pictures! 😃👏👏👍👍🇺🇸😇🙏!
Ricky Burton Awesome! I built mine as a wall hanger but if it was going to be a regular shooter it wouldn’t have been as fancy. Walnut would’ve been a better choice for a Southern gun but I love it anyway! Enjoy it! 🇺🇸
Thanks for the story of your rifle. I have long been wanting a flintlock squirrel rifle. After looking around the market a bit, I was convinced after seeing your gun. Just ordered Kibler's Southern Mountain rifle in .36 caliber with the xfancy maple. Planning to brown the barrel. Thanks again.
Really like your channel, Bob. I just got a Kibler SMR kit in 36 for a winter project.
Thanks Danny. I appreciate the kind words. You’ll love the Kibler SMR in .36. Long and graceful. Balanced nicely and shoots like a dream. 👍🏻
That is beautiful! So elegant!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
That is Gorgeous
Just had to watch it again, hope you are doing well
Nice rifle! I like your custom additions to your rifle. I’m having gun builder Mike Brooks build me a Southern .32 caliber rifle with a 46” Rice barrel with iron hardware. He wants to outfit it with a swivel wooden patch box. I look forward to more videos from you, take care.
J Blocker Thanks! I love Mikes work! The bottom rifle on my rack behind me in the video is a Mike Brooks English Sporting rifle! #350. You’re in good hands!
absolutely gorgeous
Very informative didn’t know about the feather
G Thanks G! Yea, I love all the little historical tidbits. Cool stuff!
Very nice rifle, Sir, thank for this video.
Nice! Kibler is making some great kits. My next build is going to be his SMR.
I love Jim’s stuff! Thanks Mugs!
Very beautiful rifle. Wow that’s nice
Thank you for the feather knowledge
Nice work. Great looking rifle. I like the feather hole idea, I had not seen that before
Thanks! Feather holes were normally seen on Southern guns, post 1800 but were used here and there for some time prior to that date. I appreciate it, and thanks for watching!
I know it's been awhile, how are you doing health wise? I have always loved how you explained things to help other spinners do a good job. You are very informative and down to earth. Take care my friend!
Thanks for the kind words brother. I’m doing great. No return of the Cancer so it looks like we’re home free. Doing other things (such as brushing up on my guitar) and still looking at coming back to the channel before too long. Hope to see you there. Thanks again. 👍🏻
I just ordered a .40 cal one. It definitely won't look like that beautiful piece though!
I like the patch box cover!
Thanks Tegunn!
Absolutely beautiful
amazing stock, thanks for sharing
Thanks Peanut!
Jesus is the answer ! Looking at getting a Southern edition 45 Kibler .
Such an awesome awesome rifle! Love it and what it stands for!
Things just keep getting better! Continue on …..
John McCray Thanks John!
Beautiful rifle
Thanks HB! I love it too!
Beautiful rifle and very nice work on the build!
Looking forward to seeing you take it to the range. Heal well Sir
I just subscribed. i am in SC, I have been thinking about doing some videos myself. I have been into BP since about 1973 I have been handloading since 1967 at age 10, oh I have a lot of sickness! I have a 40cal. southern rifle built by Kevin Blevins of NC. it is beautiful! and A 62CAL. jaeger I built. I am going to get a southern rifle kit from kibler. I found your video on the American long rifle forum.
OLSKOOL Awesome! Thanks for commenting and subscribing! There are very few of us doing BP videos so if you decide to let me know and I’ll subscribe! Kevin does great work. I have several of his pieces. No guns but several horns and other accoutrements. Thanks again!
Thank you for taking the time to share this overview with us. You sure have a beautiful rifle sir & Kibler certainly produces an excellent quality product. Take care & be well.
Steven Baker ,Really good and interesting clip take care Steven.
Alexchemix 8 Thanks!
A beautiful rifle! Awesome! Thanks
Looks Great! Nice personal details.
Very beautiful looking rifle, I was going to get a wood runner, they don't export bugger.
Great video.I want build one but I would really want to lock it up in my safe. Most safes will only go 57" inside height. Wish Jim would make a kit with a little shorter barrel. I'm actually thinking about a Pedersoli kit just for the difference in overall length.
Beautiful rifle, not huge on the patch box, but still beautiful.
A wonderful longrifle, congratulations ! And a nice video about it, thank you. I saw that they can ship these kit to my country, interesting ;)
Regards from France.
Thank you so much for the kind words Eric! I think you need one of these! 👍🏻
Black Powder TV
Yeap, I should think about it 😉👍
Those long rifles are soooo elegant. Here, we can find and buy some Black Powder rifle kits, but not one of this kind.
It could be a nice project to work on a fine american flintlock. I’ve never seen one of them on our range. Thanks again and be well. 😉
What a beautiful rifle! Great video sir!
Hey Bob. Just wanted to say thanks for putting up such an awesome channel! We NEED more BP shooters. I am planning on purchasing one of the Kibbler kits shortly. Glad to hear the build wasn't too difficult. I have seen quite a few these completed and they are sure beautiful rifles. Also, I was an 0331 as well. 2005-10. Look forward to more of your videos!
-Shaun
Shaun Kelso Thanks Shaun! I appreciate it! It was really easy and if you don’t plan to add anything beyond what Jim provides they take no time at all to finish. 89-92. Semper Fi!
Another great video,thanks
Thanks Kevin!
Beautiful rifle well made an assembly
Beautiful rifle! ✝️ 👍
Thanks Tom!
Fantastic information, especially the use of a feather quill to keep moisture out.
OMG that is a sweet rifle and heirloom. Love the Christian touches.
Thanks Hassan!
Absolutely gorgeous rifle I'm currently building a 36cal that looks very similar
I really like the scripture on the patch box . I would like to get one engraved on mine that is truly an awesome rifle.
Thanks William! I had Jim Parker of Calvary Longrifles Do the patchbox for me. I love it too!
@@BlackPowderTV I’ve had my Tennessee Valley Muzzleloader Poor Boy since 2002 and had named her Sweet Beulah an would like to have Isaiah 64:4-5 on mine after seeing what you did. Thank for the inspiration an God Bless.
A little late to comment just received my SMR from Jim about a week ago and been really busy have not had a chance to get working on it yet. But your rifle is super handsome thanks for sharing I like the Christian symbolism with 7 being the biblical number of Creation and the verse on the patch box cover that is John 3:16 He Gave His Only Begotten Son. Right On …….
Love the video Mr McBride, and the gun is beautiful. Thanks for honoring our Savior in this video.
Don't hear much from you lately. I hope your health is improved.
Allen Jones
Nice rifle.
Thanks Rich!
Beautiful rifle! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks US!
Great video
nice channel and thanks for taking requests
bavariasuhl You bet! Thank you!
Beautiful job on the SMR! I want to add a nose cap to mine. Where did you purchase yours? Thanks!
Hand made. A labor of love i can tell you.
Couple of questions.
1) I’ve seen the video on shooting a southern rifle about where you place the buttstock. Is it still comfortable to shoot and would a larger caliber, says 50
still be comfortable with the stock held against the top of the bicep?
2) any idea the gun maker’s philosophy on using this design?
Thanks
The buttplate was designed that way because a certain type of European offhand competition was popular in the south pre Civil War and the stance that went with that style was crossbody which is difficult to mount on your shoulder. It is a very stable way to shoot smaller caliber offhand which was ideal for the small game hunting that was a staple in the south. This type of buttplate and shooting was also popular in Ohio and Kentucky as can be seen in their buttplate styles in the period. .50 cal is the largest caliber I’d want to shoot this way. .45 is fine, .32-40 is perfect. Something like .58 would likely hurt.
Beautiful wood, almost golden in the light areas. How did you make the lines in the cheek piece?
Hack saw blade. 😉
@@BlackPowderTV Haha nice, and I was going to get all complicated about it.
Thanks for the video. As I said before beautiful rifle. The gray finish on the barrel and iron is a perfect fit on thar smr. I have watched all of kibler's videos he is a genius at his kit design and they are quality parts. Have you messed with his in house locks?
John Cooper Hey John. Thanks again. Yes I did a video last week on his Round Faced CNCd lock. It is a really large jump in quality from what’s been available. I bought one for my next build. Sparks like crazy...
I really like lid on your patch box l have his gun in a 40 cal if I ever get it done I did do mine in brass and walnut stock. It look it hurts
Russell Brill Thanks! It took me 50 hours or so to finish mine. Lots of small stuff. Go to the American Longrifles Forum and share some pics when you finish it!
Bob, Awesome!! Really liking the channel a lot. I’ve got an SMR coming after Christmas sometime. There’s like a 2-3 month waiting period. Really digging your rifle. I picked up a side plate and banana style Patchbox for it BUT I don’t like the release button it can with. Was thinking about having one made, you mentioned the fellow who made your patchbox. Think he would make a release button for me? Thanks again and be safe
Duca
Pm sent on ALR. 👍🏻
The rear and front sight shades are really smart. Do you have a video of how you made them?
I don’t but it’s simple. Sheet brass from Homey Depot wrapped around a wood dowel. Takes no time at all. 👍🏻
Really like the steel patina. How is this done?
I either use Laurel Mountain Forge Browning solution or a Fast Bluing and rub it back to grey each application with maroon scotchbrite until it gets to where I like the look. You can also use something like Kibler’s Longrifles brass black but it’s not as tough a patina. 👍🏻 If you use the browning solution you can let it go longer each application to get slight pitting. I used the LMF browning on this gun.
I’d really like to get into making one of Kiblers kits. I love the look of the Southern gun. Don’t do hunting, but if I were to, would the 45cal be enough? Not interested in a squirrel gun, but do love target shooting…
It would be enough. The Kibler SMR actually handles best in .45. It’s my favorite caliber in that rifle. 👍🏻
@@BlackPowderTV thanks so much. Enjoying your videos on these old guns. Can’t wait to put one together
What did you use to patina the rifle barrel? I’m building a kibler colonial and can’t make up my mind on the barrel. I like the finish on yours
All of my rifles are bigger bore (58-62), thinking I need something a bit smaller now, but large enough I can still use it for deer if I want. Been looking at the Kibler SMR, just trying to decide between 40 or 45. Hope you are doing well.
Doing good. For deer I’d stick with .45 minimum. It’s plenty but I think a .40 might bone deflect too much. 👍🏻
Vearey nich love it
Wow that thing is beautiful. As a guy that’s never built a kit and is of average mechanical skill, would you say that kit would be something the average guy could do? Makes me nervous to drop a grand and possibly be disappointed haha. Always wanted a beautiful rifle like that though. Really enjoying this channel!
hey there Bob how did you go about finishing your steel parts and barrel on this rifle?
Beautiful, curly maple?
Hello,
Love the video, looking to get a 32 cal. I will check out the site you mentioned.
Keep em comin
Thanks 👍
Beautiful!
Not to ask a silly question but can you show us how the shade covers are made and applied
Matthew Visser Hey Matthew, great idea. I’ll add it to m upcoming how to series. They are basically plate bronze or brass wrapped around a wood dowel. They pressure fit on the barrel. Thanks!
@@BlackPowderTV thanks so much! BTW I just wanted to compliment you. I really enjoy your videos along with your knowledge helps me out alot. ✊ Stay Well and Safe!
Thanks for the kind words Matthew. It means a lot. You stay safe as well! 👍🏻
Beauty, but, why not clock the screws?
Because it wasn’t done on Southern guns though some people do.
A bit late to the party... Thank you for your walk through of this rifle. Was considering it for a squirrel gun. Your touches to the gun make it something real special. So... How did you finish/age the barrel and other steel parts? The aged patina on them is a finishing goal of mine.
Are You iin Tennessee ?
I am I'm kinda interested in buying a flintlock rifle , but , not a long barrel one .
I don't know what caliber to get . I want to make My ammo & later My powder too . Thid gun should be able to take anything small or large that goes on the table.
This gun must by necessity be First Timer friendly.
What ready to shoot rigle wou recommend ( I'll need everything it takes to feed it ans take it out to shoot it , AND clean it after)