Flintlock smooth bores are hard to beat

[Banjoman]

For the benefit of our friends who don’t have one.

Why are flintlock smooth bores with a traditional flat faced breech the best guns in the whole wide world?

1. They’re good for rabbits, squirrels, quail, grouse, turkey, deer, bear, elk and several more.

2. They’re versatile to load. Anything from #9 shot to buck shot to round balls.

3. They’re easy to load.

4. They’re easy to clean. No patent breech corners to fool with, just a big old smooth bore.

5. Flints are easy to buy or make.

6. They sound cool when you shoot ‘em.

7. They are just plain fun.


Now, go get you one.

 

[beagle74]

Just ordered one of Mr. Kiblers fowlers, myself. Been waiting for a long time......

 

[Frontstuffer070]

OH YE SCALLYWAG!! Ya done gone and dun it now! Thanks, I'm gonna go out here and Play with the only smooth bore I have to get my fix thanks to you. ( My first gun) It is a smooth bore, but of the unmentionable variety. But I can front load it with the adapter I have. Still NOT the same though! On a serious Note. I hope to scratch my smooth bore itch real soon.

 

[RiverRat]

I am healing up from some surgery and shooting long guns are out of the question for now.
But come July, I will be burning some serious black powder in my 28 gauge and maybe my 10 gauge also. My bp revolvers are scratching the itch for now.

 

[wiscoaster]

I think OP hit homers on all points.

 

[Daryl Crawford]

8. Women find men who shoot smoothbores to be more handsome.

 

[Frontstuffer070]

8. Women find men who shoot smoothbores to be more handsome.

OH LAWD!! Well I better hurry up and get one because I need all the help I can get.

 

[Greymule]

Banjoman,

I agree with you 100%. I like them too.

 

[Penske]

I agree with Daryl women just can't resist a man who shoots a smoothbore! Plus you gotta have big balls to shoot a smooth bore.

 

[Moleman]

Count me in.....Im hooked on smoothies. I love being able to shoot shot or ball.
You can load with patch, pre-cut wads, tow, grass, leaves ETC. and I really appreciate the overall versatility.
Small or big game its covered with a smoothie.

 

[B P Maniac Shooter]

Even the women LOVE to shoot smoothbores!
Just ask Kim....she picked right up on how to load and shoot a smoothbore:

 

[Eterry]

8. Women find men who shoot smoothbores to be more handsome.

I didn't read this post until now, but earlier today I told my better half I was going to shoot my 14 bore gun. Her eyes sparkled and she said " Oh you sexy beast, can I go and watch?" At least that's what I Heard!!!

 

[Harry Marinakis]

Now, go get you one.

FINE. I WILL.

But you have to explain this to my wife.

 

[Terrier]

I’m gonna have to see for myself what all the fuss is about….

 

[Rob M.]

My sweety shooting a long barreled trade gun I made . She was scared it was gonna kick , it didnt of course , and she was happy

 

[Rob M.]

I love the history surrounding the smoothbores as well , esp. my beloved trade guns .... TM.Hamilton got me hooked on trade guns , I built my first one , everyone told me I should be building a rifle at the time , and then I found out how versatile they were !! Huntin squirrel , then rabbit , then deer ... It was great !/just love em I can certainly understand folks preferring rifles when all their shots are 75 yards and further . My shots are rarely over 50-60 yards ...

 

[Rob M.]

Count me in.....Im hooked on smoothies. I love being able to shoot shot or ball.
You can load with patch, pre-cut wads, tow, grass, leaves ETC. and I really appreciate the overall versatility.
Small or big game its covered with a smoothie.

Exactly !!! Love em !

 

[Rob M.]

FINE. I WILL.

But you have to explain this to my wife.

LMAO !!!!

 

[Rob M.]

I didn't read this post until now, but earlier today I told my better half I was going to shoot my 14 bore gun. Her eyes sparkled and she said " Oh you sexy beast, can I go and watch?" At least that's what i Heard!!!

LMAO !!!! AGAIN ! Great posts ! You guys rock ! I needed some laughs ! Thx

 

[B P Maniac Shooter]

My sweety shooting a long barreled trade gun I made . She was scared it was gonna kick , it didnt of course , and she was happy

Now...you've done it!
She will be out shooting you in no time...!! LOL