Southern Mountain Rifle Kit

By far the sweetest flintlock rifle on the face of the earth .
My second Kibler kit. My first was the Woodsrunner , I’m pretty sure my next one will be the Fowler. I’m very sure I won’t be disappointed!

I absolutely love my Southern Mountain Rifle! Huge thanks to the Kibler team for producing such an awesome kit! The build was slightly challenging compared to the Woodsrunner and Fowler, but still and easy kit to put together.

For my first ever flint lock. I reluctantly ordered the .36cal SMR. It was an easy, straight forward build. I love the long slim lines of this impressive little rifle. And the quality of the parts Jim puts into these kits exceptional. My first four shots landed in a 2-inch group 3 inches below bull. I'm hooked!

I ordered a .36 caliber rifle with some nice maple wood with Bree. I’ve been working on guns since 1977 but have never owned a flintlock. I saw Jim on YouTube with his manufacturing processes, that boy is very handy with the machines and design , fit and finish. Super's kits. Very easy to finish inletting and massaging the parts for proper fit. I have never tried relief carving or silver inlay. Watched him on several occasions and gave it a shot. My rifle came out very nice. I had to build a stainless steel tank 52” long, to be able to get that long barrel in for hot bluing. My tanks are all 40” long, standard for shotguns and rifles. Polished the metal and it blued very nicely. It shoots fantastic and is very accurate. I will purchase another one here soon.
Very economical for what you are getting for your buck!

Choose the SMR .45cal in cherry for my first flintlock kit build. With Jim's videos and a mentor to provide guidance it was an amazing winter project yielding an heirloom piece. The lock and double set trigger is amazing and fit and finish went together with a little attention and mindfulness. Kibler's don't disappoint!

Bought an SMR Quick Ship in walnut; this is my second Kibler build after the Woodsrunner. The build was slightly more involved than the Woodsrunner, but I enjoyed the challenge and learning involved. The YouTube videos were extremely helpful. Had an issue with the location of one of the barrel under lug holes I drilled; contacted Bree and they sent a new barrel. The kit was high quality, and I love the walnut stock. I can’t say enough about the Kibler experience. Can’t wait for the opportunity to fire this fine rifle.

Thank you Kibler Longtifles for offering a SM style rifle. Though I have not yet sent any lead down range I do love the aesthetics and balance. I have always wandered if my great great great grandfather may have carried a similar rifle or Fowling rifle that I have ordered when he and other families migrated to southern Indiana in 1830 from South Carolina.

Mark

Definitely love my southern mountain rifle in .32 cal and it was so much fun putting together and finishing I’m thinking about buying the exact same one again and gifting this one to my brother-in-law

Amazing kit i got the plain maple stock and it still had quite a bit of curl it was far from plain if you ask me! Turned out absolutely beautiful thanks Kibler

Building my SMR was a great experience. When I started I really didn’t know what to expect. I watched and rewatched the YouTube videos and then went back to them as I progressed through each step. The only issues I had were: the rear sight dovetail slot was cut a little shallow and I opened up the ramrod channel instead of reducing the outside diameter of the ramrod. It worked out but I should have known better. I sanded the wood to 320, stained with iron nitrate and finished with about 10 hand rubbed coats of Kibler oil. I wish that I had sanded the stain back a little to lighten the color. Metal was finished with Jax Black. Shooting for the first time was a great experience. Very quick lock time and ignition. Accuracy is very good. Next step is to work up the best load combination and move the point of impact a bit. I am hooked and forever a fan of the Kibler organization.

I recently completed my Kibler .45 Southern Mountain Rifle kit, and the experience exceeded every expectation. The precision and quality of the components made the assembly process smooth and genuinely enjoyable — everything fit together beautifully right out of the box.

For the finish, I used Kibler’s tannic acid and iron nitrate, then gently rubbed it back with an abrasive pad to achieve a warm, natural depth of color. I completed the finish with Beck Flintlocks’ oil and wax, which brought out a soft luster and a smooth, hand-rubbed feel.

The end result is a rifle that looks authentic, feels perfectly balanced, and carries the satisfaction of true craftsmanship. It’s an incredible feeling to build a firearm of this quality yourself — one that’s both a work of art and a joy to shoot.

Thank you to the Kibler team for creating such an outstanding kit and making the experience of building a traditional longrifle so accessible and rewarding.

The Southern Mountain Rifle is a high quality flintlock kit. Kibler has done a great job with these and I am proud to own one. Mine is in .36 caliber and shoots great out to about 150 yards. I can't wait to try it out on some Mississippi squirrels and deer!

Very impressed with both the SMR kit and the customer service received. Kibler sets the bar quite high. Oh, BTW, I have put probably 75 shots through it so far. The accuracy is amazing. From light “rabbit loads” to 60 grains of 3F, balls landing in small quarter size clusters are done regularly. Thanks for such a great product! Kibler knocks it out of the park!

As a first time builder of a kit, this was much less difficult than I expected. I really enjoyed assembling the rifle, and am having a great time shooting it. All the materials are of top quality, and came just as advertised. I called and asked, and a block of wood was included to try out the iron nitrate process, there was enough to do that and turn out a handle for a range rod, as well as a knife handle. Great service, and as someone who has been looking at kits and assembled rifles for quite a while shopping around, I thought a great price. Very happy with this, can't wait to do either a Colonial or Woodsrunner.

Easy build with phenomenal performance. Quarter size group at 25 yards. Very impressive

I've been really busy lately but did manage to get the SMR together in the white and ready to shoot. I am amazed out how slim and graceful the gun feels in the hand. Assembly was very easy, no problems. The fit is perfect everywhere. Just found time today to take it to the range. I am using a .390 round ball and pillow ticking patch, this makes for a very easy loading combo. No short starter needed. First 6 shots with 40 grains of 3 F made an open group at 25 yards. I upped the charge to 50 grains and shot a couple of 3 shot groups that were almost one ragged hole. I think this will work out to be a great light weight, accurate rifle. Very pleased. Can't wait to see how the extra fancy maple finishes out.

What a great kit, I just made my first shots with it today. The kit was a great journey and a perfect way to spend some time inside out of the 30 below. The gun shot great and can be a hunter. I plan on hanging it as wall art.