LH in a RH world...

[OldMaineWoodsman]

Are most fowlers built with cast off in the stock? I am left-handed, and searching for a flintlock fowler. I shoot my T/C Renegade just fine, and now am looking for something historically accurate. The lock detonation doesn't bother me. I'm more concerned with stock fit.

I'm over waiting on build times, and there are some nice right-hand guns out there. Just curious for some feedback on if I really need a LH gun to enjoy a fowler.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Flint62Smoothie]

Well, hate to say it ... but it depends on who built it and how they laid it out. I've shot righties with a little bit and they were OK, where some had little to none.

 

[Kansas Kid]

I’m gonna say probably not but if you see a prospect ask about it. Maybe a straight edge along the centerline showing it does or does not.

 

[user 53891]

I feel for you friend. Seems like south paws get the short end of the stick. It's difficult finding something that will work and also be comfortable for you.

 

[Archer 756]

One can always have a gunsmith that works on trap or skeet guns steam the stock and bend to fit

 

[Dave Markowitz]

My $0.02 as a fellow southpaw: If you're going to have something built why not a left handed gun?

No personal experience with them, but Kashtuk Bushcraft seems to have a good reputation and he will built the gun as a lefty for you.

 

[Rancocas]

My Chief's grade .62 flintlock fowler is left-handed. I bought it "in-the-white" from Caywood of Arkansas, but that was over 20 years ago. They are still in business and I would assume that they still make a left-hand fowler. Mine has a straight stock, no cast on or off. However, it works fine for me, and I like it.

Also, Tennessee Valley Muzzleloading (TVM) makes a left-hand fowler.

 

[OldMaineWoodsman]

Thanks all. I’m not opposed to ordering a LH gun and would actually prefer that. I’m just tired of the build times/wait.

Last unmentionable I ordered I was told sixteen months, and nearly 36 months later I received it. Guess I’m just impatient grumbling.

 

[markdwhite15]

I landed in the same boat. Been shooting right handed for 68 years, all my long guns are right. Went blind in my right eye this summer, left is to the point I can't see the front sights on my rifles. Thinking about a short barrel left Fowler.

 

[MAC1967]

TVM is good about offering left hand kits or builds . . . but there is the wait time for a built or in the white one. . . You may want to consider finding someone who has built a rifle . . . then if they will help . . . consider the Jim Chambers Left Hand PA fowler . . . it is not an overly difficult kit with an experienced coach. (Butt plate may be the hardest part.) Here is a pic of the one I built a few years ago. It is a wonderful smoothbore .62 rifle.

 

[user 53891]

I landed in the same boat. Been shooting right handed for 68 years, all my long guns are right. Went blind in my right eye this summer, left is to the point I can't see the front sights on my rifles. Thinking about a short barrel left Fowler.

Might be gettin' time for a drone....

 

[markdwhite15]

Might be gettin' time for a drone....

That, or a 152mm beehive round from my old Sheridan ADAAV

 

[OldMaineWoodsman]

I made an inquiry to TVM about a LH Fowler. 12-15 months before they even start on it...

 

[flconch53]

And what did the other makers say?

 

[mushka]

I shoot left handed with long guns because of a bad right eye. I just shoot and don't give much thought about right handed guns. I have one left handed MZ rifle and it feels funny when I shoot it instead of all the others. One just becomes accustomed with whatever he uses. I am a right handed person.

 

[TDM]

I feel for you too. My youngest Son is left handed but still tries to shoot right handed guns. I know it’s frustrating for him, keeps him out of the sport. Now my other Son thinks it’s great cause he knows he’ll get most of my guns.

 

[The Crisco Kid]

I'm thinking about building a rifle this winter just for something to do and making it left handed. I already know a lefty who thinks it's a great idea. More builders should pay more attention to the 15% among us.

The only hard part I'm running into is finding a barrel with a left handed twist.