Favorite Smoothbore

[Magungo1066]

Hello Everyone. I have noticed that a lot of the other gun forums I am a member of usually have a “post your favorite gun” thread or something similar. Thought it might be a cool idea to get one going. Correct me if this is in the wrong area mods. Here is mine. My only smoothbore at the moment but I certainly love it. TVM .62 with a 42 inch barrel. Throws ball and shot extremely well. Always interested to see what everyone is shooting.

 

[hanshi]

Okay, then. Mines a .62 with a 38" barrel and I really like it.

 

[Leadball loader]

Mine is not high end but shoots better than I do.
I like to believe l will improve if I keep at it long enough!
LBL

 

[Daryl Crawford]

.62 caliber, 42" barrel Larry Cordray fowling piece. It is simple, unadorned, and gets the job done. It's also my ONLY fowling piece so maybe I just don't know any better, but I like what I have.

 

[pat i.]

NSW .62 caliber trade gun. Bought used and a little rough around the edges but it's my favorite ML.

 

[Bob McBride]

Mine... Jack Brooks made Bumford Type G ‘Carolina’ Trade gun.

....and the accoutrement set that goes with it.

 

[tenngun]

Centermark TFC, but I built a smooth rifle last year that’s given my old honey a run for her money

 

[Brokennock]

Tough call between my two 20 gauge smoothbores,

The Centermark Tule Fusil des Chase gets points for lightness and quick handling, as well as it's shorter, and thus more versatile, length of pull.
The smooth rifle gets points for it's rear sight mostly. This makes it quite dependable to put a ball or shot load where needed even if shooting position is not ideal or if clothing changes alter the relationship of eyeball and front sight.

I guess it comes down to the universal quandary still found with arms, WWII G.I.s would rather carry the M1 Carbine, but when time to fight, they wanted the Garand. I would rather carry and handle the FdC, but, when it comes time to put rounds on target, I'll take the smooth rifle.

 

[Magungo1066]

Mine... Jack Brooks made Bumford Type G ‘Carolina’ Trade gun.

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....and the accoutrement set that goes with it.

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Love that horn and tomahawk.

 

[Art Caputo]

My only smoothbore, a 62cal Fowler by Jack Garner/TVM. Great patterns, and shoots a . 60
patched RB about as well as my rifles.

 

[Magungo1066]

My only smoothbore, a 62cal Fowler by Jack Garner/TVM. Great patterns, and shoots a . 60
patched RB about as well as my rifles.
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We have a couple of TVM fans here haha. Mine is a great shooter as well and I know Hanshi loves his.

 

[olskool]

i don't have one! YET,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

[Magungo1066]

i don't have one! YET,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Something to look forward to! My rifle is gathering dust lol

 

[olskool]

Something to look forward to! My rifle is gathering dust lol

well send me yours brother and I will get the dust off for you at no charge,,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

[mushka]

have a J Garner .62/20 ga. smoothbore rifle. It is rustically finished (not shiney) , looks older than it is. I haven't shot it enough to site for accuracy but at 30 yards it will hit the black of a 50 slow fire pistol target every time with a prb. It works well as a shotgun too. I enjoy the gun but just haven't had much serious range time with it yet. I do like shooting it either with round balls or the shotgun load.

 

[Lenny two butts]

What would you guys suggest for a first smoothbore? I'm looking at about $300 budget. I like accuracy more that authintic true to period pieces. I like percussion over flint ignition. Thanks in advance!

 

[Rató:rats]

What would you guys suggest for a first smoothbore? I'm looking at about $300 budget. I like accuracy more that authintic true to period pieces. I like percussion over flint ignition. Thanks in advance!

Lenny I wouldn’t be surprised if you find a good deal by posting a wanted ad in the Firearms For Sale section. That’s what I did back in June and ended up with my first muzzleloader, a TVM customer built Fowling piece with a Chambers English Lock and Colerain tapered barrel upgrades. For. 300. US. Bucks! 9 years old and second hand but still a helluva deal.
You’ll find a lot of good ol’ souls on here who just want to encourage the hobby.

 

[Lenny two butts]

I couldn't be more pleased with the community here. Everyone seems easy to talk to and very well informed. People are constantly trying to help one another and giving great advice. I have to wait till my probation period is up on this site before I can post in the sales section, but I will be buying and selling soon. Until then, keep the wind at your back and the sun on your face. Enjoy life!

 

[Maven]

Like pat i. (post #5) I too bought a NW trade gun years ago (Green River Forge, 20 ga.) that was a tad rough. I addressed those problems and am quite pleased by how accurate it is, in spite of its having no rear sight. In fact, I now prefer it that way and find @ 25 yd., it is impressively accurate with either a patched RB (.598") or almost as accurate with a .618" RB and c card stock OS and OP wads. However, at 50 yd., it really shines with the .618" RB and hand rolled tow wads.

 

[tenngun]

What would you guys suggest for a first smoothbore? I'm looking at about $300 budget. I like accuracy more that authintic true to period pieces. I like percussion over flint ignition. Thanks in advance!

That’s a little lite. A used $300 gun might not be in good shape. Loyalists arms has some trade guns and muskatoons or carbines and with a teak stock is a little heavier then maple or walnut. They are close to original but not fully correct. They run closer to $700. That’s about the cheapest.