Received kit in a well constructed box, with interior protection on all parts. Had requested and received some cherry pieces to test finishes on, much appreciated. The instructions and available videos make putting this rifle together a cinch. Looking forward to shooting it now. Many compliments on its appearance, but to be truthful, I benefited from the work of Jim Kiblers associates.
The grain is gorgeous, and I can’t find a flaw in any of the machining. I think this one must have slipped through the cracks somehow!
Quality sealer, so much so that I have stripped down 2 other gun stocks and used this.
I was a teenager the last time I tried a kit, now I'm approaching 70 and intend to take my time. The colonial requires some skills as I needed to make some adjustments to the fit. I'm also taking a leap and installing a patchbox. I have never done inlay before, so this should be interesting.
I used the iron nitrate to stain a maple table top. It came out very good. I've also used to stain a refurbished gun stock, also with excellent results.
Excellent tapered ramrod tip. Very similar to some originals I've seen. Can't beat the price.
There was a lot of great videos on how to use these products.The products were very easy to use, and my customer was happy with the results..
Great kit . Stock was made perfectly without much work.
Haven't had a chance to use it yet, but it looks well built.
Well built, heavy duty, nice machining, and the large ring makes it easy to apply pressure, It is pictured with my first vise Dixie Gunworks (1963) , a Track of the Wold deluxe English vise, and the TS Steel vise. They all work with the TS Steel easier on the hands
Bahco files are well built they cut beautifully and last - I have ordered several and use them in the shop for what ever I need a file for
I ordered the kit from Germany and everything went smoothly. Since I didn't really know much about the different maple grades, I first sent an email to Kibler's, who replied with several pictures of the three variations. I was very pleased with the service. When I'm done with the project, I'll send pictures of the rifle.
8" second cut file. Work very nicely on the brass part and excellent on barrel .Made job so much easier.
Every tool item I have ever purchased from Kibler has been of the highest quality and certainly at a great value....
My SMR was a great kit to build. If you take your time and work carefully you will wind up with an heirloom that will be passed down through numerous generations. I started with a Woods Runner, then built the SMR and now have a Hawken on order. To say I'm hooked is an understatement!
I’ve used it before. I bought this bottle to use on the kit I bought with you. I’m am working on the stock, geez that’s nerve racking. I’ve never carved so this is a challenge for me. To top it off I have essential trimmer handed off by my mother. So needless to say it’s tough to carve with it. I laid in some German silver wire on each side of the wrist that came out nice. I’m not sure if I’ll brown the metal or blue it.
Once you polish it up, it is very easy to see.
Don’t know haven’t got my rifle yet
This is the 3rd purchase for the 4th kit. I will purchase again
The Screwdrivers were made to fit my Kibler SMR I have not used them to disassemble my lock yet but plan to do so in the future they look quality made.
I tried two different thicknesses and dry vs lubed to see what my rifle likes the best.
so it's been fairly equal in grouping.
more test at the range soon.
Purchased this mallet early this year as my old one was fire wood.
Excellent quality. standing up well.
Fast shipping.
All the way around good purchase
Thank you.