Mike Brooks Work of Art!

[Critter Getter]

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I just picked up my new Virginia 45 caliber flintlock from Mike Brooks yesterday. Haven't shot it yet but am anxious to put it through its paces. Jim Chambers large siler lock, Davis triggers, and a 42" B weight swamped barrel. Mike was GREAT to work with and I am very pleased with this rifle. Mike is pictured here with my rifle. Greg.

 

[Bagman]

I always thought Chicken Man would be taller... :hatsoff:

 

[wattlebuster]

Very sharp Greg. I also have a Brooks on order. Probably around dec/jan. Enjoy :thumbsup:

 

[Bagman]

It's a stunning looking gun. Made by one of the best contemporary builders in the country. Mike is a very knowledgeable gent who has spent decades pursuing his craft. His understanding of flintlock architecture is second to none.

 

[Critter Getter]

Thanks Wattle, I'm confident that your wait will be well worth it! Are you waiting on a fowler from Mr. Brooks? Greg.

 

[Critter Getter]

I should take some more (better) pics to show off Mikes work. You are correct Bagman, Mike is a wealth of knowledge concerning muzzle loaders!! Greg

 

[wattlebuster]

A weight .40 cal rifle with walnut stock. Like his #300 gun in the rifle page of his site :hatsoff:

 

[BigBuckeye]

Awesome! More pics please.

 

[Critter Getter]

Well, I just got around to firing off this gun and man am I pleased with it! Holds like a dream and accuracy is what I would expect out of the Green Mountain barrel. I couldn't ask for anymore than I got with this Virginia! The deer in our river bottom are going to be in trouble this fall !! Greg.

 

[wattlebuster]

:thumbsup: Good deal. What load?

 

[Critter Getter]

Today I was shooting 60 grains 3f BP with a .440 rb, .18 spit patch. That is my go to load and works pretty well on this one also. I will keep playing with it to try and wring out some more accuracy out of it. Greg.

 

[nit wit]

Sweet!
Nit Wit

 

[BillinOregon]

Critter, thanks for posting Mike's photo along with that fine rifle. He built me a Marshfield fowler a couple of years ago that I could not be happier with.

 

[Critter Getter]

Seems that Mike has a real liking to build fowlers that's for sure. He does good work. Has his own knack for making a new gun look old and original. I don't own a fowler but if'n I get a notion to I won't hesitate to contact him to build me one. Greg.

 

[hanshi]

Mike surely does build some fine looking and fine shooting guns. That one's a beaut.

 

[Critter Getter]

Thanks hanshi, I'm rather fond of it as you may tell by my post. . I have never taken a critter yet with a flintlock although my cap guns are all well broken in that way. Looking forward to bagging my buck this year with it along with maybe a doe as well. Greg.

 

[Darkgael]

I picked up a Fowler from Mike Brooks a couple of years ago. Some of the best money that I ever spent.
Pete

 

[rickystl]

Agreed. Mike does great work. Own three he made.

Beautiful gun Critter!!!

 

[Stumpkiller]

Very nice. It should serve you well.

Mike made me a beautiful lightweight 16 bore fowler that is a joy to shoot and carry.

 

[Critter Getter]

Mike seems to be known for his fowler guns. He says he is about dead even tho making rifles vs fowlers. Pretty nice guy to boot! Greg.