Shooting a .45 Kibler Southern Mountain Rifle

[@tedpfenninger4972]

I couldn't help but notice that the presenter spoke with a pronounced regional accent. It seemed completely appropriate for the firearm under consideration. Lovely rifle! Thanks for sharing!😊❤

[@musketman54]

I certainly appreciate you watching the video and I'm glad you enjoyed it. Take care!

[@rjoetting7594]

I think that the Kibler flintlock rifles are great and a great value for a semi custom rifle. I just recently put a Kibler Colonial American Longrifle 54-caliber together, and it was an experience. I just took my time and watched Jim's videos multiple times and ended up with a beautiful rifle that is more accurate than I am. I'm thinking about a southern mountain rifle next in 40-caliber.

[@richardclaypoole354]

You are right, the Kibler SMR's are accurate and fun to shoot. I have the older version of that rifle in .45 and .36 cal. The .45 has the Chambers lock and the .36 has the Kibler lock, both with the 46 inch Rice barrels. I use the .45 for woodswalks and the .36 for paper matches. Also I have taken deer with the .45 and squirrels with the .36. Love shooting both of them.

[@musketman54]

A .36 caliber is definitely on my list of guns that I want. My son and myself recently shot a match and a gentleman next to us was using a .36 and he shot some impressive groups.

[@NemoVir]

It’s a shame that Chambers lost the contract for his locks, but I’m sue Kibler was planning to make his own locks.

[@kluper1157]

I have the Older Colonial 50 cal Rice barrel Chambers Lock! Good Gun's Want the 45 SMR ! kit here soon

[@453421abcdefg12345]

A very nice plain rifle, some are very bling, but this one looks good and has very fast ignition, great fun! Chris B.

[@musketman54]

I like the more plain style rifles. Thanks for watching!

[@453421abcdefg12345]

The more times I look at your gun the more the proportions look good, is your patchbox over 6" long? With the very thin stock wrist it is difficult to judge the size. Chris B.

[@daveyjoweaver6282]

That’s one beautiful gun and Thanks Kindly for sharing it! Just looking at it it feels good in hand! You can kind of tell this by looking. Black powder firearms, their history and the fact that they were major tools of our ancestors makes them special for me. And being a craftsman myself I appreciate the craftsmanship and art that is required to make one. I’ve never made one but have restored a few old ones and rebuilt a kit 50cal. Hawkins kit rifle that had been slapped together not very well. I also have a 1829 N. Starr 69 cal. Military issue smooth bore I restored from rust and grime. I’ll be shooting it for the first time this spring. Thanks again for showing that Lovely piece and Many Blessings! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

[@musketman54]

Thanks for watching and it's my pleasure telling folks about these older style firearms. I also appreciate muzzle loaders as you have said, they are part of this country's survival for years. They were a tool that many families depended on to put food on the table and to defend that same family. I enjoy shooting them and love researching them. Thanks for the kind words and I wish many blessings to you and your family.

[@daveyjoweaver6282]

@@musketman54 I’ve subscribed Musket Man so I’m looking forward to your next video! Thanks Again and try not to shoot the Easter bunny, unless he’s messin with you garden, eh? DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

[@Everythingblackpowder]

Beautiful rifle. I love my Kibler SMR

[@michaelgibbs3011]

I have the Colonial. Now i need the SMR.

[@musketman54]

They are some fine rifles. It just fits your shoulder good and has a good balance to it. Thanks for watching!

[@bennettshardwoodfloors1657]

I almost bought that fine looking SMR recently from Black powder Bill. Another feller beat me to it. Bob Wilson is going to build me one. Small world Don! Great video thanks for sharing

[@musketman54]

Thanks! Bob builds some very nice rifles! I sacrificed that one to support my daughters dirt bike racing lol.

[@bennettshardwoodfloors1657]

Well Don I ended up being the one that got your SMR from Bill today after all I guess it was meant to be! Lol I'm tickled nice little gun

[@musketman54]

@@bennettshardwoodfloors1657 Bill called me today and told me. It's a fine rifle. I hope it gives you many years of service.

[@tommyjoestallings855]

Beautiful rifle. I had a 32 caliber flint lock. Unfortunately I sold it 29 yrs ago. Regret it tremendously, it got alot of squirrel for me.

[@virgilcain8152]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@musketman54]

Thank you!

[@kk5fe]

Hey! I believe I’ve seen that rifle in person. We shot together Talking Rock. Just subscribed to your channel. I’m thinking of getting a Kibler. Thanks for the video!

[@musketman54]

My son and myself did shoot recently up there. We are going to try our best to shoot again this month. We had a wonderful time shooting! Thanks for watching!

[@KentuckyAntlerWorx]

Beautiful rifle.

[@blackpowder-bulgaria]

I love this rifle! I hope someday I'll buy my one.

[@tomslongguns443]

Great looking rifle , good video .

[@musketman54]

Thank you and thanks for watching!!

[@JeffandLeslie]

nice rifle, fast ignition. I like the Appalachian influenced rifles. well done.

[@musketman54]

Thank you very much!

[@chriscrow8198]

Can I buy a complete rifle

[@musketman54]

I'm not for sure if Kibler sales a complete rifle. You could reach out and ask. If you know a good gun builder, you could buy the kit and let them build it for you.

[@ForestWolf1757]

Kibler does off to build them for you, but not finish them. If Kibler builds them for you, they'll be "in the white" and unfinished. I believe it's $700 extra to have them put it together for you.

[@josuenateraslemus4587]

Hermosa hermosa su carabina

[@jimkeller5538]

I have the same gun in .36. My squirrel rifle. I love it!

[@musketman54]

I would love to add a .36 to my collection in the future!

[@slowturtle6745]

I like it, nice looking rifle.

[@steveg8322]

That pan charger can also ignite and be a potential bomb,so I’m told.Exquisite arms btw.

[@Brian-Urban9048]

How?

[@michaelgibbs3011]

If the pan charge didn't ignite, you'd have a problem.

[@garrettfromsmokeinthewoods]

Very nice i have one in 36. Sweet shooter

[@ronrobertson59]

Im planning on buying one later this year. (2023)

[@musketman54]

They have a very good feel to them. You will enjoy it!

[@geoffreybudge3027]

Folks , lean the weapon at an angle and load . Make it look like you were there .😊

[@russellbrill3721]

Got one 40 cal good gun

[@dalevodden1359]

I love shooting a muzzleloader I had a st Louis Hawkins rifle in .45 lost it when I lost my storage unit I would love to get it back but it probably has Ben destroyed but I would like another one

[@musketman54]

My son has a TC Hawken rifle in .45 caliber. Its a fine shooting rifle.

[@dalevodden1359]

@@musketman54 that is what mine was a Thomson center st Louis Hawkins out it together from a kit

[@musketman54]

@@dalevodden1359I bought his from an older gentleman that retired from the fire department I work for several years ago. His was bought back in the mid 70's. It hasn't saw a lot of use over the years and is a fine rifle. It's hard to beat the feel of those Hawken rifles. Plus they will shoot groups as well as any custom gun.

[@BIG-DIPPER-56]

Very Nice 😎👍

[@germansahidbeltranardila2985]

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[@loupuleff571]

Dry patch ? You should at least wet in your mouth.