Building a Jim Kibler Woodsrunner Flintlock: How Easy is This!! | DIY | BLACKPOWDER | LONG RIFLE |

Peter puts together a 54 caliber Woodsrunner rifle. He purchased the kit from Jim Kibler and was amazed, over and over again, with the fine workmanship and the wood to metal fit of the components. He casts lead balls and test fires the rifle.
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  • @lowellanderson6532
    @lowellanderson65329 ай бұрын

    Jim Kibler himself never produced so fine an endorsement of his rifle kit. Good job, Peter.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    I’m flattered, thank you.

  • @jharchery4117
    @jharchery41179 ай бұрын

    I had the exact experience with a Kibler. I have been building flintlocks from scratch for more than 20 years and appreciate what goes into the construction. The locks Jim Kibler offers are, to my mind, the best available and I buy them for my own scratch build projects. Thanks for an excellent video.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    It is an amazingly well built lock. I’ll be using them on my scratch build as well.

  • @rogerclyde2720
    @rogerclyde27209 ай бұрын

    Jenny may never speak to you again. Lol, You are definitely a Pro, Great hunting with the new Flintlock

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    She has been sulking about, lol.

  • @Ohmy1956
    @Ohmy19569 ай бұрын

    It’s really awesome that you were able to get a Kibler rifle. You deserve the joy of a new rifle. Thank you for sharing

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks William. It will become my faithful companion!

  • @HallnoutMhall
    @HallnoutMhall9 ай бұрын

    Good morning Peter. What a beautiful rifle and a job well done. I was hoping you would complete the rifle in this episode and not leave us hanging. Hope your family are all well. Have a blessed weekend my friend and God bless. Thanks for sharing.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the kind words, Michael.

  • @jackcook8613
    @jackcook86139 ай бұрын

    Glad to see you back in the shop, Peter. That gun turned out pretty nice. A good way to get a good quality gun " quickly " with all the hard work done for you. Good luck hunting!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks, Jack.

  • @jamesellsworth9673
    @jamesellsworth96739 ай бұрын

    What an asset you would be to a community in 'your time!'

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    Kind words indeed, thank you.

  • @gregoryleuelling3826
    @gregoryleuelling38269 ай бұрын

    Jim makes great stuff

  • @kiblerjim

    @kiblerjim

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    Indeed.

  • @crism6204
    @crism62049 ай бұрын

    Living in Japan, where there are few hunting guns except for a few authorized to cull wild boar or bear, I find this really interesting. I appreciate the craftmanship in everything you do. Wonderful video.

  • @matthewb3640

    @matthewb3640

    9 ай бұрын

    That gun will do just fine on bear or boar

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    Such kind words, thank you.

  • @richardclaypoole354
    @richardclaypoole3549 ай бұрын

    Very nice job on the Kibler kit. I too have a Kibler .54 Woodsrunner kit. I started out with .530 RB's and .015 patching over 70 grains of 2f powder, but have since changed to .535 RB's with .018 patching over the 70 grains of 2f powder. Much tighter groups with this combination. I also upped the charge to 90 grains of 2f for a hunting load and have very good groups with this combination. Kibler has some great kits that are easy to put together. I have 4 total, 2 SMR's (.36 & .45), and a Colonial in .58 cal. in addition to the Woodsrunner. All are good shooters. Good luck on your deer and moose hunting this fall!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    Great information, Richard. I’m having pretty good results with 90. Still a work in progress

  • @cybrpypr
    @cybrpypr9 ай бұрын

    Man that was a fantaistic video of the beautiful Kibler Flintlock and you building it. Thank you for your detailed explanation of each step. Your oration and passion for what you do in your video is infectious and keeps us coming back for more. Thank you.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    Very flattering words, I thank you.

  • @Codystader1234
    @Codystader12349 ай бұрын

    I love mine

  • @terrynoraturner1848
    @terrynoraturner18489 ай бұрын

    6 year old with a new cap pistol at Christmas.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    I can so relate … never got enough caps though!

  • @markparsons1765
    @markparsons17659 ай бұрын

    I've been thinking about buying one of Jim's kits for a while and your video just convinced me. I like the stain you used as well. Love watching you.

  • @kiblerjim

    @kiblerjim

    9 ай бұрын

    We would be happy to help you out

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    Go for it … a great project!

  • @joeinterrante7873
    @joeinterrante78739 ай бұрын

    I love mine too. I had a friend from N.C finish it for me. Fits like it was made just for me too. Hope to see you in the states sometime Peter.

  • @martinoconnor5856

    @martinoconnor5856

    9 ай бұрын

    hi joe from nc friend

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    I’ll be attending a number of events next year . Thanks for your interest

  • @davidshotwell5848
    @davidshotwell58489 ай бұрын

    Built mine this spring. My third Kibler and fifth flintlock. Love them.

  • @kiblerjim

    @kiblerjim

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the business

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    You sure are a lucky man.

  • @earlshaner4441
    @earlshaner44419 ай бұрын

    A fact and truth brother about making musket balls

  • @robertsmith9970
    @robertsmith99709 ай бұрын

    Yep. That smile says it all. Well done.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    Yup!

  • @M.Christian1
    @M.Christian19 ай бұрын

    Big fan!

  • @beverlymichael5830
    @beverlymichael58309 ай бұрын

    A thing of beauty. The curly maple is outstanding. Still smiling? Do t think that’s coming off anytime soon. Kid in a candy store. My grandpa would Have loved it. And he would have taken me shooting with him. Now for a name. Jenny is going to be so jealous.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    Jenny is a wee bit jealous, lol. Any suggestions?

  • @beverlymichael5830

    @beverlymichael5830

    9 ай бұрын

    @@TheWoodlandEscape Sally.

  • @hokanut
    @hokanut9 ай бұрын

    Beautiful rifle. Peters smile after the first shot says it all.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    Yup!

  • @martinmeltzer2696
    @martinmeltzer26969 ай бұрын

    Hey Peter! Mr. Kibler makes a fine kit... and it was a delight to see you assemble & finish yours Once it is sighted in and a load developed... any Moose and Deer should give some thought to making themselves scarce during Hunting Season! One could certainly see that this was not your first time putting a Smoke Pole together! WOW!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    I not quite as confident as you, Martin but, when it comes to hunting I’m darn determined, lol.

  • @martinmeltzer2696

    @martinmeltzer2696

    9 ай бұрын

    As a man much wiser than me (Dad) once said, "Ninety percent of accomplishing anything is just showing up in the right time, at the right place, & with the right equipment. Two and a half percent is composed of skill & an additional two and a half percent is made up of experience. The last five percent is composed entirely of luck!". @@TheWoodlandEscape

  • @alanpinn2266
    @alanpinn22669 ай бұрын

    Fantastic! You can tell by the smile on your face all the way through this video - that you're more than happy with it. It looks great and fires perfectly! Nicely done - and in a fraction of the time. I look forward to seeing that piece in person sometime. Cheers!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    I look forward to your next visit!

  • @billm9709
    @billm97099 ай бұрын

    It's a work of art. Love the finish. Fine job.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @AbitibiAccoutrements
    @AbitibiAccoutrements9 ай бұрын

    These are absolutely fantastic! I started by building 2 Kibler’s to have a feel of what are the proper dimensions of a flintlock. Practice some carving, making a few extra parts from scratch for the Southern mountain rifle (patch box and nose cap). It allowed me to build some skills to start building some from scratch.

  • @kiblerjim

    @kiblerjim

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the business

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    A great way to start scratch building skill set.

  • @earlshaner4441
    @earlshaner44419 ай бұрын

    Good morning from Syracuse NY USA brother and everyone else thank you for sharing your adventures in history videos

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    Our pleasure, Earl.

  • @earlshaner4441

    @earlshaner4441

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you my friend

  • @jamesvatter5729
    @jamesvatter57299 ай бұрын

    That is one I'd really like to add. It sure seems all of the "challenges" of building a longrifle have been eliminated!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    You can do it the old fashion way and I have no intention to give up scratch builds.

  • @bobmiller4383
    @bobmiller43839 ай бұрын

    Beautiful ! That rifle looks like it will certainly live up to it's name....a true " Woodsrunner " !

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    I very pleased, indeed!

  • @scottmcfarland2149
    @scottmcfarland21499 ай бұрын

    She's a wee beauty Peter! 🐾🙏🏻✌🏻 Slàinte 🥃

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    I agree … I’m tickled pink!

  • @h-minus2212
    @h-minus22129 ай бұрын

    Nice gun. A .54 caliber Kibler Woodsrunner was my first flintlock. I ordered a second (a .58 caliber smoothbore Kibler Colonial American) after two weeks of waiting for the first gun. I have zero mechanical inclination so the guns were just about right for my skill set. Great job putting it together and thank you for creating and sharing such fine content.

  • @kiblerjim

    @kiblerjim

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your business!

  • @h-minus2212

    @h-minus2212

    9 ай бұрын

    @@kiblerjim Thank you, Sir for creating such a fine product. I owe you a debt - I can now use a file.

  • @markmcdeavitt3092
    @markmcdeavitt30929 ай бұрын

    What a beautiful gun great work on the fit and assembly

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks, Mark.

  • @manuelwebe
    @manuelwebe9 ай бұрын

    Beautiful!. Watching your videos somehow brings me back to when we were kids and used to play "Indians & Cowboys" doing our best to dress as such. I was always an Indian and built my first usable bow & arrows when I was 9 years old. The love for archery perdured to date in me. Not very different from what you do. Keep being a full-grown kid, Peter! Thanks for sharing.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    No plans to change, lol. I also build primitive bows and love archery .

  • @Yngve-Freyr-Njordsson
    @Yngve-Freyr-Njordsson9 ай бұрын

    You are quickly becoming my favorite KZread creator! Awesome video.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    Wow, thanks , I’m humbled.

  • @janevincent3362
    @janevincent33629 ай бұрын

    Having built several flintlocks from scratch over the years, I can apreciate the lack of labor to put this outstanding rifle together. Outstanding. 54 cal. Is my go-to cal. Also. The only thing that I can see wrong would be the rear sight might be on backwards. Nice job. Ron from vermont

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    I’ll be explaining that shift orientation in my next video.

  • @justiceleague1146
    @justiceleague11469 ай бұрын

    That’s an awesome looking gun! Thanks for sharing the experience of building it!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    My pleasure.

  • @tropifiori
    @tropifiori9 ай бұрын

    I just bought the kit on your recommendation. Thanks Frank

  • @kiblerjim

    @kiblerjim

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    Hope you enjoy it as much as I did… a great project.

  • @genecrim1891
    @genecrim18919 ай бұрын

    Another awesome job. Thanks for what you do.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoy it and we appreciate your interest.

  • @macbro414
    @macbro4148 ай бұрын

    such a great video! this made my day!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @wesmckinney4915
    @wesmckinney49154 ай бұрын

    That smile at the end when he shot was great! Made me laugh! What a great video. I’m bought my first long gun kit and made a squirrel gun and fell in love with it. Hoping to build a Fowler or a larger caliber for bears/deer. Great video!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    4 ай бұрын

    Be careful, once you have a second flintlock , it becomes a full blown addiction. Thanks for your interest.

  • @ricktuma3233
    @ricktuma32339 ай бұрын

    Awesome video Peter, and beautiful rifle 😊

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    Pretty pleased with the end result.

  • @2gpowell
    @2gpowell9 ай бұрын

    Howdy Peter, bravo well done indeed! You made quick work of that build. Congratulations, on the Kibler woodsrunner.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Cheers!

  • @danebritton9925
    @danebritton99259 ай бұрын

    I have a Tuĺl 65 cal.I made three at in a winter. Sold two of them, kept one for me. When I load it, I use 610 ball,ten thousand patch, 62 gr. , 4f powder,. I put the sprue down then tamp might down. I have been in a lot of woods walks and alot of novelty shoots . I was never beat. Oh yes, my tiger is setup with no creep. No one else can use it and beat me. My barrel is .62 all the way from breech to mussel, so with a barrel, at .62, ball at .610, patch at .010. IT leaves me at .630 thousands. I was real impressed with your kit. Sure did save time. I haven't shot my Tull in over 10 years went through a bad Devorce. Now I have Sugar. Had my right, foot taken off be low my knee. Just been through too much. Just lost interest in just about everything. I did the Mountin Man for 20 years. I KNOW I got off track. Sorry!! But all in all I like your kit. My camp name is Tuminkz that is( Twominks). Loved your show Keep it up

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    Sorry to hear of your health issues, Dane but, it sounds like you have some very fond memories. Appreciate you4 interest.

  • @judyjenson2918
    @judyjenson29189 ай бұрын

    That was a proud smile. Its beautiful.

  • @shinytitan5066
    @shinytitan50668 ай бұрын

    I’m sick right now, this came up in my recommended, i was not disappointed!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad you found us.

  • @lukemaddox7306
    @lukemaddox73067 ай бұрын

    I know you name dropped the wood stain, but you should really link that somewhere since it turned out so nice!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    7 ай бұрын

    Good feedback, I’ll see what I can do.

  • @markburkhart6331
    @markburkhart63319 ай бұрын

    I am eagerly awaiting his Fowler kit!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    I for one won’t hesitate to purchase one.

  • @TurkeyCreek-ek8mj
    @TurkeyCreek-ek8mj9 ай бұрын

    Great job and great video Peter. I try to build one or two guns a year and I'm just starting a 1770s Virginia from a blank, but i too had to try one of Jim's kits. I went with the southern mountain rifle and hand forged a few of the parts for it. There are a couple of videos of it on my channel. I was highly pleased with the quality of the kit and I recommend Kibler kits to anyone just getting started. Thanks again for the great video. TC

  • @kiblerjim

    @kiblerjim

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your support!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you, I’ll have to look up your channel… thanks for sharing.

  • @christiaankruger3713

    @christiaankruger3713

    9 ай бұрын

    Hi, Turkey Creek, I just subscribed to your channel after reading your post here. Some really fine folks that Peter is gathering around his fire. Blessings, Christiaan from South Africa.

  • @TurkeyCreek-ek8mj

    @TurkeyCreek-ek8mj

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks Christiaan! I look forward to hearing more from you in the future! I absolutely love Peter's channel and have watched many of his videos multiple times. This is a great community that we are part of. TC

  • @georgekorhel1734
    @georgekorhel17349 ай бұрын

    Peter thanks for another great video.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @gabrielglouw3589
    @gabrielglouw35898 ай бұрын

    The grin on your face the entire time is so telling. You’re having the time of your life and it comes through on screen. Thanks for the video.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you,heck, enjoying life is a whole lot better than the alternative!

  • @Peter-od7op
    @Peter-od7op9 ай бұрын

    I have bought 4 kits from kibler. Have to be best kits on market

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    Indeed!

  • @larrylapierre2295
    @larrylapierre22959 ай бұрын

    Peter she,s a beauty good luck this season.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks, Larry

  • @jeremythompson7597
    @jeremythompson75979 ай бұрын

    Love it I meet u at kalamazoo we talked briefly that we both were waiting on our kits. Look good

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks Jeremy, perhaps I’ll see you there this coming March.

  • @aggieduke1
    @aggieduke19 ай бұрын

    Thanks for showing this Peter. I have been thinking of buying one of these. I think one is in my future now. Great video

  • @kiblerjim

    @kiblerjim

    9 ай бұрын

    I think you should get one for sure!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    Go for it!

  • @lae52
    @lae529 ай бұрын

    Great video! You answered a lot of my questions and hesitations regarding Kibler's kits. I think I might consider another gun now. I've never built from a kit, but your video really showed the ease of Kibler's CNC work.

  • @kiblerjim

    @kiblerjim

    9 ай бұрын

    We would be thrilled to help you out with a kit!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    You won’t be disappointed!

  • @curmudgeinnak
    @curmudgeinnak9 ай бұрын

    I am drooling over these rifles. I hope to order one next fall.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    You’ll not be disappointed.

  • @curmudgeinnak

    @curmudgeinnak

    9 ай бұрын

    @@TheWoodlandEscape Just happened to find your channel. I will be checking out more of your videos this winter when I have more free time up here in Alaska. Thank you for taking the time to reply.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad you found us and we appreciate your interest and support.

  • @kevinharding2099
    @kevinharding20999 ай бұрын

    I know nothing about guns and I do not hunt, but I enjoyed this video and your enthusiasm for the project.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @JAQ157
    @JAQ1577 ай бұрын

    I purchased the same kit, but currently finishing a Gemmer Hawkins Kit. As soon as I'm done with that one I promptly will begin the Woodrunners. I know I will enjoy building it and firing it next.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    7 ай бұрын

    You’ll find it ridiculously easy.

  • @robertv8851
    @robertv88519 ай бұрын

    Very very nice

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks a lot

  • @spudkidmandudebro
    @spudkidmandudebro9 ай бұрын

    Wow. The smiles, the grins, the overall positive energy is absolutely inspirational. Keep it up!!!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!!

  • @21cranberries21
    @21cranberries218 ай бұрын

    Wow u made my day...officially my favorite channel on youtube...you have my admiration

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    8 ай бұрын

    Wow, thanks

  • @user-sy3xl1oc4l
    @user-sy3xl1oc4l9 ай бұрын

    Excellent video! Met you at Longhunter School. I own 3 Kiblers. Several corrections on your build . The nose cap screws should have entered from the barrel side. too late to change that, however. Both the rear sight and front sight should be turned around. My Colonial kit is nicely figured plain maple also.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    It is a an experiment to help my 70 year old eyes make iron sights work.

  • @ImReadyD151
    @ImReadyD1513 ай бұрын

    Man as soon as I get my money right Imma get one of these kits. They're beautiful. I want to start hunting, but the only thing that really attracts me is hunting with a flintlock or a bow

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    3 ай бұрын

    I’m with you … got rid of all my modern firearms except my moose rifle. I love hunting with a smoke pole!

  • @TomCramer-xu8tx
    @TomCramer-xu8tx9 ай бұрын

    Excellent company!

  • @kiblerjim

    @kiblerjim

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @jamesonh889
    @jamesonh8898 ай бұрын

    Boy what a piece of art. You've convinced me....Now I need to go spend some money lol.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    8 ай бұрын

    You won’t be disappointed.

  • @Reloader826
    @Reloader8269 ай бұрын

    This is some Beautiful Workman ship . Thank you for Videoing this for us .

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @Aeroguy-ob9eb
    @Aeroguy-ob9eb9 ай бұрын

    Peter, I love this channel! With all the chaos in the world these days, your channel brings me peace. Thank you.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    It is indeed a crazy angry world. I like my solitude from it all. Appreciate your interest in our endeavours.

  • @jerelkoehn6682
    @jerelkoehn66829 ай бұрын

    Awesome video! I have a percussion Kentucky long rifle, and have been wanting a flintlock for some time. I believe this video pushed me over the edge!! I will be purchasing one! I just found your channel, and I love your place! New subscriber here!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    We appreciate the interest and support. Be very careful getting that first flintlock, they can be very addictive, lol.

  • @annnnonnymous
    @annnnonnymous9 ай бұрын

    Well, my Christmas shopping list is complete now. What a fun project and that kit looked amazingly well done. Really enjoyed the video too, your excitement really came through. I wanted to see the target of that first shot though, Ill assume it was a solid hit.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    I’ll be showing how it performs in the future, hopefully with a freezer full of moose and deer!

  • @annnnonnymous

    @annnnonnymous

    9 ай бұрын

    @TheWoodlandEscape The only true test a musket needs to pass, putting meat on the table. Can't wait and good luck!

  • @armadilloforge
    @armadilloforge9 ай бұрын

    Nice build, good-looking rifle. A little shed blood puts a little "soul" in your work, LOL Congrats on a new rifle.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    Blended it in with the stain, lol.

  • @richardliles4415
    @richardliles44159 ай бұрын

    You built a beautiful gun, Peter. It was a real treat to watch. Thank you.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @kurtvanderweg9147
    @kurtvanderweg91479 ай бұрын

    This video is exceptionally good! I was smiling from start to finish. Thank you very much.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @Ilikeit616
    @Ilikeit6169 ай бұрын

    Howdy Peter Real nice ...I never made a gun but I was smiling right along with you when the parts fit so nice .... Have that feeling still , being a machinist (retired) for so many years .... love having things fit right ... What oil did you put on the wood ? .....I would think a 100% Tung oil would do very good since it is an outside " toy " . When is huntin season there ?

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    I’ve used ting oil and to be honest it needs frequent refinishing. I use Jim Chambers gun stock oil.

  • @alanparadis5061
    @alanparadis50614 ай бұрын

    Congratulations on a fine job! That rifle looks incredible and I think your skills and lifestyle will do that Kibler the justice it deserves! God bless!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    4 ай бұрын

    It is a pleasure to carry and turned out a pretty tight shooter to boot!

  • @davidmcpherson9260
    @davidmcpherson92609 ай бұрын

    I need to get one of these. If it is that ready to go, even I could finish it...

  • @kiblerjim

    @kiblerjim

    9 ай бұрын

    We make it fun

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    You’ll not be disappointed.

  • @steveorion6185
    @steveorion61859 ай бұрын

    Magnifique ! Bravo mon Ami ! May it bring you what you need to survive ! Cheers

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    I’m sure it will do the job.

  • @irbfenian2594
    @irbfenian25949 ай бұрын

    Nice.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Cheers!

  • @KathrynLiz1
    @KathrynLiz19 ай бұрын

    That's a lovely rifle. Those CNC lathes are almost witchcraft, they work so fast and accurately. Love your videos.... instructive and entertaining. I am a gunsmith myself (in New Zealand), and my favourite work pieces are the old ones. It's great to get them working properly again. Nothing puts a smile on your face more than a flintlock that works properly. You are right about the work to inlet a stock by hand. It takes a long time. I have an old Hollis S/S shotgun (external hammers) that I use for Western BP shooting (I have lots of solid head brass cases), and a month or so ago I fired two rounds and could not open the gun. The stock had failed where it joins the action, and on getting it apart I found that the stock has been repaired two or thee times before, and the wood was saturated with oil from 100 years of over lubricating., The old girl is at least 100 years old (Damascus barrels), and I didn't have a large enough piece of timber to make a complete new butt stock. What to do? As the gun could not be original any more I decided to splice in a new front half of the buttstock, which involves inletting the action body, two locks, trigger mechanism etc. I have scarf jointed the stock through the grip area, so a bit of cunning staining will be needed to match the wood colour to the original. I have one more lock to do and I can start finishing it. Thank goodness for epoxy glues, although the scarf joint is also pinned. It looks promising, and so far I have spent upwards of 20 hours chiselling away, although I did waste 4 hours of so on the first bit of wood as it had an internal fault that I did not see, so had to start again. Double guns don't leave a lot of timber after inletting... I did an old percussion Westley Richards a decade or two ago and the stock on that had been entirely eaten by borer beetles. The bores were perfect though, so it was worth the effort and it shot really well, I never should have sold it. Yes, flinters work upside down.Mine always have. Keep up the good work 🙂

  • @453421abcdefg12345

    @453421abcdefg12345

    9 ай бұрын

    You are right about the damage oil does to the head of the stock! I find a lot of rifles coming back from India suffer from this, I think they are over oiled, and stored butt down, the oil runs out of the action and soaks into the head, I have several Falling Block rifles like that, the worst one is a 577 Westley Richards that came back(to UK), from India, always a problem with a heavy recoiling rifle to know what best to do, stay safe! Chris B.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    Wow, love to share a fire with you… very informative feedback, thank you.

  • @TheLadymoonstone
    @TheLadymoonstone5 ай бұрын

    I showed this video to my nephew who plays call of duty until his eyeballs bulge. I said " See you can make your own musket". This time his eyeballs bulged from the possibilities. I think you may have another fan. As always just a great video. Cheers from the pacific northwest. Canada side. (aka Vancouver).

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    5 ай бұрын

    Be careful with those flintlocks they can become very addictive, lol. Cheers from Eastern Ontario.

  • @johnlea8519
    @johnlea85199 ай бұрын

    I was surprised and impressed how well everything fitted without a lot of work, a lovely looking rifle that will only get better with honest use....nice one Peter.

  • @kiblerjim

    @kiblerjim

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks--we work hard to make everything fit together

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    Oh, it’ll get used!

  • @larryeddings3185
    @larryeddings31859 ай бұрын

    Your Kibler kit flint lock rifle turned out beautifully. I hope to see you make some meat with it this hunting season.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    Me as well, I’m pretty darn confident!

  • @bpindermoss
    @bpindermoss9 ай бұрын

    Taylor Sapergia of Pr. George BC taught me how to shoot. He makes the best guns I've ever seen, and he built me a .54 Hawken full stock. I started with 90 gr of 2F and primed with 4F in the pan. The gun shoots better than I do. Yours is one sweet gun. It's amazing how accurate that CNC gear can be in making stocks. What a fit! But geez Peter, git yerself a sprue cutting mold, .535, and you can hunt anything on the continent with it. Except for grizz. maybe not him, but most everything else. Work up a load with care, buy a ream of patch material and ignore the looks in the fabric store as you walk around calipering cotton swatches to get the right spec. Keep an eye out for flints in the creek. Keep yer powder dry! And make meat with that thing, what a sweet looking gun.

  • @davidshotwell5848

    @davidshotwell5848

    9 ай бұрын

    Taylor participated regularly on the ALR forum, along with his brother, and are always full of wisdom and glad to help people.

  • @kiblerjim

    @kiblerjim

    9 ай бұрын

    Taylor is great

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    That is the plan, the meat part, lol. I don’t build them to look at.

  • @bpindermoss

    @bpindermoss

    9 ай бұрын

    I used to get together with other guys and just have a bullet casting session. It doesn't take long to cast a hundred round balls, sit around and chew the fat. Another handy item is a loading block for when you're hunting which holds a couple of patched round balls, lubed up and ready to punch into the bore. So much of the black powder gear can be made by the shooter himself, that it really makes it a charming sport. I also make arrows out of ashwood, which may be harder to do since the emerald ash borer made its way here. No idle time!@@TheWoodlandEscape

  • @jerryroesener5937
    @jerryroesener59379 ай бұрын

    He made an awesome kit. I have 5 of them and they shoot better than me

  • @kiblerjim

    @kiblerjim

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for being such a great customer!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    Heck, any gun shoots better than me, lol .

  • @Corvinuswargaming1444
    @Corvinuswargaming14447 ай бұрын

    This was a helpful presentation, building one of these blackpowder kit rifles does not seem so intimidating now.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    7 ай бұрын

    We’ll at least a Kibler kit … many others require a degree of handling tools .

  • @rjoetting7594
    @rjoetting75949 ай бұрын

    I just recently bought a Jim Kibler Colonial American Longrifle, extra fancy maple (54-caliber) with the intention to do a little bit of inlays and carving. But after getting the kit, and seeing how beautiful the figure of the wood I decided to leave it simple. This rifle will be spending a lot of time in the woods of Virginia (deer and bear) hunting, and I know it's going to get a few dings and dents but I'll try to keep it to minimum. The Finnished rifle is beautiful and I will be sighting it in for hunting loads next weekend. I'm looking forward to my next Kibler rifle as soon as I can afford it. (I almost forgot to mention that this is the first time I've build my own flintlock rifle or I should say assembled, as the amount of fitting was minimal, I spent more time on draw filing and browning the barrel and polishing brass.) This is the first time I've seen your channel and I must say that I really enjoyed it.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad you found us and congratulations on your build… sounds like beauty!

  • @garyrichardt1496
    @garyrichardt14969 ай бұрын

    I've always wondered if those Kibler kits were a hard build now I know so I may have to take the plunge thanks for the tutorial.

  • @kiblerjim

    @kiblerjim

    9 ай бұрын

    We would be happy to help you with a kit--thanks!

  • @garyrichardt1496

    @garyrichardt1496

    9 ай бұрын

    ​@kiblerjim how much is the kit as shown in the video?

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad I could help, you’ll not be disappointed.

  • @maxkane2343
    @maxkane23439 ай бұрын

    Clicks together beautifully ! Wish I could get me one right now! It’ll have to wait for a while I’m afraid. Beautifully finished too.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    It did indeed and should you get one I can assure you, you’ll not be disappointed.

  • @FrontierTradingCompany
    @FrontierTradingCompany9 ай бұрын

    Building my kit was one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever had in this hobby. Great overview!!!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    Hey Alex, I totally agree. I trust all is well with you.

  • @charlestatem3099
    @charlestatem30999 ай бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful rifle. How did she shoot?

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    Still working up loads but, it is looking pretty darn good.

  • @ronwilson3414
    @ronwilson34149 ай бұрын

    Wow that is a beautiful muzzleloader!!!!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    I think so too, thank you.

  • @Kaktus965
    @Kaktus9657 ай бұрын

    I like this feller

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    7 ай бұрын

    It is sweet rifle.

  • @RonOhio
    @RonOhio4 ай бұрын

    I hope to have one of those this spring. I hope will show more of this rifle.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    4 ай бұрын

    You’ll not be disappointed with Kiblers products.

  • @shawnmcclain9098
    @shawnmcclain90985 ай бұрын

    That’s a fine looking rifle! I have some curly cherry from our woods drying. I’m sending one of the blanks to Kibler. I’m excited now after watching your video.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    5 ай бұрын

    Cherry is without a doubt my favorite wood. I’m currently doing a scratch build NW Trade Musket in cherry. Good luck with your project, you’ll not be disappointed with Jim’s work.

  • @panosdimi4713
    @panosdimi47139 ай бұрын

    Man happy to see you again Peter ❤

  • @404rimless9
    @404rimless99 ай бұрын

    What a precious kit! Thank you!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    It really is!

  • @CliftonHicksbanjo
    @CliftonHicksbanjo7 ай бұрын

    Very nice.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Cheers!

  • @blackbird5634
    @blackbird56347 ай бұрын

    fun watching this. It's a labor of love. Looks like fun to shoot!

  • @sasquatch885
    @sasquatch8859 ай бұрын

    I just finished my Woodsrunner in 50cal walnut. First gun build. Came out great. Love it. Looking at getting one of Kiblers Southern Mountain Rifes next.👍🏻

  • @kiblerjim

    @kiblerjim

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your business

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    I might do the same.

  • @user-bi3if4sw8f
    @user-bi3if4sw8f6 ай бұрын

    That is absolutely beautiful. Incredible work.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @landontakeamericaback2106
    @landontakeamericaback21066 ай бұрын

    What a fine looking instrument.That smile of yours from ear to ear really tells the story.What a great life choice I envy you.

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    6 ай бұрын

    It is a rifle to be proud to carry and a tight shooter to boot!

  • @franciswashack89
    @franciswashack899 ай бұрын

    I have a Kibler Suthern Mountain Rifle in .40 caliber that I built about 2 years ago. Kibler products are outstanding.

  • @kiblerjim

    @kiblerjim

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @TheWoodlandEscape

    @TheWoodlandEscape

    9 ай бұрын

    Indeed, Jim’s kits are second to none!