Building a Fusil de Chasse

[Rob M.]

Shot the trade gun today. Eight inch group at 45 yards. Woulda been a four inch group. Cursed fliers!!

GEEZY KRIMONY !!!! I'm gonna be needin that trade gun back !! LOL .! Wow !! Thats great !!

 

[Rob M.]

I will put forth all my great influence! But I feel it important to point out that I have not yet received the personally signed photograph of said Miss Johansson I requested some years ago! I had indicated that I prefered a slightly risque photo if possible. I'm fairly certain that my heartfelt, handwritten desire remains unseen on a crowded, busy desk!

Oh ... she's just bit busy right now....soon come

 

[WALT53]

GEEZY KRIMONY !!!! I'm gonna be needin that trade gun back !! LOL .! Wow !! Thats great !!

What’s a good group size at45yards any how with a smooth bore free hand .

 

[Rob M.]

What’s a good group size at45yards any how with a smooth bore free hand .

If I can keep them all on a paper plate at 50 yards I'm happy , minute of deer ... Best ive ever shot was 6" group and was tickled with that . Ive never grouped one of my trade guns past 50 yards. , or have forgotten , no surprise these days , LOL ....but ive hit steel targets at 75 and 100 yards. with regularity . I seriously doubt I can do that now though with my cr@ppy eye sight .

 

[WALT53]

If I can keep them all on a paper plate at 50 yards I'm happy , minute of deer ... Best ive ever shot was 6" group and was tickled with that . Ive never grouped one of my trade guns past 50 yards. , or have forgotten , no surprise these days , LOL ....but ive hit steel targets at 75 and 100 yards. with regularity .

What powder charge would you use in 20 gauge for round ball at 50 yards for deer.

 

[D.Summers]

Well, I must admit, my nephew shot first, three inches from center, a bit low and to the left. My shot, offhand again, went almost perfectly into his first shot. My next four shots I was bracing against a slim, decorative maple. Was doing pretty good until the one shot went a bit off course! Lovely gun, so fun to shoot with only 40 grains of FFFg!!

 

[Rob M.]

I shoot 60-65 gr. for everything . And that 300 gr. ball hits like the hammer of Thor . Ive killed a lot of deer with trade guns

What powder charge would you use in 20 gauge for round ball at 50 yards for deer.

 

[Rob M.]

Thats great to hear ! Makes me happy

Well, I must admit, my nephew shot first, three inches from center, a bit low and to the left. My shot, offhand again, went almost perfectly into his first shot. My next four shots I was bracing against a slim, decorative maple. Was doing pretty good until the one shot went a bit off course! Lovely gun, so fun to shoot with only 40 grains of FFFg!!

 

[TDM]

I shoot 60-65 gr. for everything . And that 300 gr. ball hits like the hammer of Thor . Ive killed a lot of deer with trade guns

Have the powder measures worked ok for you?

 

[Rob M.]

Have the powder measures worked ok for you?

Yes , they have ...and they look great . I sure thank ya

 

[TDM]

That’s great Rob, glad they work for you.

 

[WALT53]

I shoot 60-65 gr. for everything . And that 300 gr. ball hits like the hammer of Thor . Ive killed a lot of deer with trade guns

Do you think a 28 gauge With around 50 grains could take a deer at 50 yards ,would it have enough power to do the job.

 

[Rob M.]

That’s great Rob, glad they work for you.

And match my gear too ! LOL .... Your awesome !!

 

[Rob M.]

Oh , I have no doubt ...

 

[Rob M.]

Oh , I have no doubt ... No lower though ...

Do you think a 28 gauge With around 50 grains could take a deer at 50 yards ,would it have enough power to do the job.

 

[WALT53]

Oh , I have no doubt ... No lower though ...

One more dumb question what size of pie plate .

 

[Rob M.]

One more dumb question what size of pie plate .

LOL ...I just use paper plate ...el cheapo ones staple to something . They are actually great size for 50 yard targets , minute of deer targets . What ever range you put them at and can keep your shots on it , your good to that range .

 

[OneHappyCampster]

Pattern after original ....

What book are you referencing? I have been buying up books in the last few weeks.

 

[Rob M.]

What book are you referencing? I have been buying up books in the last few weeks.

Patterns ? Got them out of Pryor Mountain Bill Newton s book ..." How to build a N.W. Trade Gun " ... If you want a copy send me your email . His daughter gave me permission to give it to folks .

 

[OneHappyCampster]

Patterns ? Got them out of Pryor Mountain Bill Newton s book ..." How to build a N.W. Trade Gun " ... If you want a copy send me your email . His daughter gave me permission to give it to folks .

Very nice! PM in-bound.