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I just saw there is a very similar post on this topic. Where is the gentleman located?

I have a T/C 45 cal Cherokee rifle. The original barrel is in Rough shape so I bought a new barrel for it some years ago. Would it be possible to make a functional smooth bore out of the original 45 cal barrel? If so what caliber would you likely end up with?

Interesting, a double barrel shotgun sounds intriguing! Where you located in Tennessee? I am originally from crossville.

Pondering a smooth bore rifle and was wondering: How much does barrel length effect accuracy and ballistics with round ball loads? What are some American period “ correct” designs and features? Generally speaking What caliber/ gauge is typical?

Talked to my builder friend today. I am leaning towards a smooth bore rifle

Nice, watched the video you posted on Tndeer. I missed a nice buck with T/C a few weeks ago.

Unfortunately due to unseen Expenses I may not get to do the gun right away

Interesting thread.

what is the typical accuracy and yardage one can expect from a smooth bore rifle with a round ball for deer hunting?

I was think about going smooth bore as well. I ha e always want to small game hunt with a black powder firearm , however where I deer hunt typical shots are 75/100 yards

Thanks guys, I actually miss quoted my post. I was meaning the slow twist GPR by Lyman. I got $850 dollars for my Jack Garner poor boy. As my other post says I am thinking about getting a custom gun built, however I was toying with the idea of picking up a $400 gpr I found and saving the rest...

Great plans hunter . 54 caliber. Located new $599 used $400 (I have never seen one in person and I have a few questions) What a Honest assessment of these rifles? ( I know it’s a production rifle and isn’t comparable to a custom gun ) However how close are they to being period correct...

Thanks for the thoughts. I have always wanted to hunt small game with a flintlock, however I am mainly a deer hunter so I’ll likely stick with a rifle, maybe someday I can get a smooth bore.

looking to get my first flintlock gun built, I was planning to how with a 54 caliber rifle but reading the post about the smooth bores had got me thinking. How does the accuracy, range , etc compare between the two. I have always thought of my muzzleloaders as a 100 yards or less rifles...

Thanks guys.

That’s actually exactly What he said it was, thanks Rat. He told me it would be a $2000 gun.

Great thoughts guys. I want something that is not oddly out of place but doesn’t have to be 100% hardcore authentic either. The builder has a rifle another builder built for him as a retirement gift. It was presented as a transitional rifle, I liked the looks and feel Of it, however it...

I sold the 45 poor boy, Looking at designs and ideas for a replacement rifle, My builder is suggesting what he calls a transitional rifle. 54 cal 40” swamp barrel with rd ball twist . full length Maple stock , iron trigger guard etc. I like the simple rifles. Probably will go with a...

Sold the gun, now I am in the process of deciding what I want to replace it.

I have a Tennessee boy 45 Caliber fintlock built by Jack Garner. Thinking of selling. What’s a fair price?