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A recap of Kibler's Longrifles live Q&A from August 19, 2026. Sixty viewer questions on the upcoming pistol, the Brown Bess, finishing methods, and the story behind the shop, with...
Jim walks through where the Brown Bess kit project stands: scanning an original 1756 Long Land Pattern, modeling every part in CAD, the details most people wouldn't notice, and why...
After Young Washington, many viewers are asking what kind of firearm young George Washington may have used. The answer is not one exact rifle. He lived in a flintlock world...
Many common beliefs about flintlocks and traditional muzzleloaders come from cheap production rifles, modern marketing, or limited experience. Here are the myths worth correcting.
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What a Hawken rifle is, what to look for in a kit, and a plain look at the J.K. Hawken percussion kit.
A traditional muzzleloader kit that's honest, affordable, and built for the working man.
Relief carving on Kibler's rifle kits... Yes, it's finally here! This has been a long time coming and I can't tell you how excited we are to release this option...
Winter, 1781. Samuel gripped the reins of his sturdy packhorse, the chill January wind biting through his homespun wool coat as he urged the animal southward along the muddy trails...
Introduction: The Tradition of Loading a Muzzleloader Muzzleloaders have this draw and appeal that isn’t found in other firearms. The weight of the rifle in your hands, the storied history...
Building a longrifle stock is both a technical process and a craft rooted in tradition. The finishing stage is where the wood’s natural character emerges, transforming a shaped blank into...
When you build or restore a traditional longrifle, the lock you choose shapes both its performance and historical character. Two of the most recognizable designs are the Ketland lock and...
