Got "my" smoothy today (very pleased!!!!!)

[pharmvet]

I was very sorry to hear of Deaddawg's experience with his smoothy. I am happy to report that I received my new smoothy today and couldnt be more pleased. I have been in the market for a French Tulle for some time now. I have even owned one and got a 3 day inspection on another. Finally, I have found one that I am pleased with. The gun in question was made by Paul Seibert with Centermark. It is a .62 / 20 ga. with 42 inch barrel, and walnut stock with 14 1/2 LOP. I am "very" pleased. There are several things that this gun has that I really like. First and formost is the barrel. Its not extra thick, milled down, wavy, industrial hydraulic pipe, but rather a bonafide barrel (modern shotgun type). It is thinner and handles very well. Also, the stock (forearm) is thin and dainty. The lock is very strong and throws good sparks. I shot it about 20 times today and was hitting a laundry bottle at about 30 yards (Im brand new at this and couldnt do that with my other gun). To put it short I love this gun--------------------So far. And just in case anyone has a hankering for a Tulle type, I happen to know that Paul has a couple more of these made up (various stock material and LOP) Anyway, thought some good news might be appreciated. Mike

 

[fatboy]

I and some friends own Centermark Tulle sounds like you got your self a winner there what load are you using ? :front:

 

[pharmvet]

I was using 60 grains FFG and a patched round ball. I also shot some # 4 shot. Tried to shoot some skeet but that slight ignition delay got me every time. Ive got some learning to do. the only way I can get good accuracy right now with round ball is to brace up against a tree. Offhand I shoot low every time. Any suggestions on loads are welcome. thanks

 

[RJR]

Glad to here yours came in OK, I'll get mine straightened out and then I'm sure I'll be happy with mine.

Rick

 

I was using 60 grains FFG and a patched round ball. I also shot some # 4 shot. Tried to shoot some skeet but that slight ignition delay got me every time. Ive got some learning to do. the only way I can get good accuracy right now with round ball is to brace up against a tree. Offhand I shoot low every time. Any suggestions on loads are welcome. thanks

Start off the bench like you would a rifle. Line up your front sight with your tang bolt, fire three shots, see where they go. Adjust from there...beware of "flint drift" when you come off the bench, though.

I use 3f in my smoothies 55 in my 28, 65 in my 20 and 75 in my 16, and it seems to greatly reduce hang time and has some great impact power (plenty enough to shred through a 4x4 post at 25 yards).

If you're going to shoot trap, shoot 7 1/2 shot or 8--lots more pellets. However, #4 is great for squirrel, rabbit and turkey, so, get out your pattern board first and work up a load.

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[fatboy]

I need more practice time myself I dont do to bad at shooting proping against the tree but offhand shots kinda suck I need to get down to it and put some lead down range my other friends are deadly at 25 yds nice group's .600 baal and .010 patch good luck to ya :front:

 

[Gemoke]

Stumblin Buffler, you said beware of flint drift after you shoot off of the bench, and go to off hand. whats flint drift. I`m new to flinters. and advise from one who knows helps.
thanks Cut Finger

 

[RJR]

Filnt drift is something I have a whole lot of. It is something us old folks have to deal with, not being steady. It's caused by the ignition time between what you're used to with percussion and what you're trying to get used to with a flinter. I ain't beat it yet, Just ain't as steady as I used to be. Like trying to teach an old dog new tricks. It can be done, just takes a whole lot of time. Good Luck.

Rick.

 

Stumblin Buffler, you said beware of flint drift after you shoot off of the bench, and go to off hand. whats flint drift. I`m new to flinters. and advise from one who knows helps.
thanks Cut Finger

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