The kit was a lot of fun and only some minor inletting. The ram rod itself needed to be sanded since it would not fit into the stock but eventually wasn't a problem. Jim had mentioned in one of his videos that this is possible so not really surprised. The finishing was interesting, using the iron nitrate/tannic acid method. I had bought as small slab of curly maple from Woodcraft and experimented some on different staining techniques so the outcome wasn't totally a surprise. I really like the darker finish on this gun will see about the next kit.
Thanks Jim for all the videos, they are the thing that prompted me to try the kit- I am no carpenter.
Finally started assembling of my Southern Mountain Rifle and in the process and somehow lost one of the pipes so needed to replace it, worked just fine!!
As expected, the Kibler team provided top notch service.
All was perfect. Cant wait to place an order for the next rifle and start building again.
Southern Mountain Rifle Ramrod Pipe
I bought my kit in 2017. My plan was to use the company shop after hours. Somebody complained. So I boxed up my kit. I retired 4 years later and this last winter I got the kit out and finished it. It was a good learning experience. Thinking of building another one. It shoots great.
Used this on a curly maple stock on my Bedford County flintlock. It turned out beautiful, and very much exceeded my expectations. Thank you for sending this in a timely manner.
