"Need" a smoothbore

[1eyemountainmen]

This year has been great for hunting. I have shot 5 deer, 1 elk, and a big turkey. I am now looking into going after birds and rabbit. You can not shoot birds i.e pheasants with a rifle. So, I need a smoothbore does anyone have a good idea for one. I'm thinking of a Northwest trade gun. I was thinking of getting a kit and building it myself. It will be my first build. Any help or idea who to get it from?

 

[bwhoffman]

north star west comes to mind.

 

[Grenadier1758]

The North Star West is a nice trade gun and a good product. I personally like the lines of the American or English fowlers offered by the likes of TVM.

 

[TAC2]

Dixie gun works has a trade gun on there
new product list. in kit form for around
575.00 i think.
tac2

 

[Parzifal]

I have been drooling over[url] www.sittingfoxmuzzleloaders.com[/url] they have a rather nice club but fowler kit

 

[Ridge]

Chambers Pennsylvania Fowler

 

[Le Grand]

I agree with Brett, Sr. Take a look at[url] www.northstarwest.com[/url]. And, by the way, good hunting! Le Grand

 

[mike alexandre]

Matt at North Star West builds a stunning musket. The Officers Bess is a very handy piece, Matts work, advice and after care is second to none.

 

[tg]

I would go for a smoothie in a .69 or .72 if it is strictly for shot and bird hunting, the type/style will be a personal choice, it would be best to shoulder some different ones to see how they come up to the eye, this is very important for wingshooting.

 

[akapennypincher]

Caywood Guns :thumbsup:

 

[Iron Jim Rackham]

Mike Brooks! If you're serious about wingshooting get a Brooks gun. I've yet to miss a live bird with his fowler or even have a misfire.

I shot 20 consecutive clays tonight and if it didn't get dark I'm sure I could still be out there breaking them.

You simply can't miss with a Brooks gun. An excellent value offering outstanding workmanship, best quality materials and perfect pan to barrel fit.

 

[J.M.]

I'll second the recommendation for Mike Brooks. I just took delivery of a Chambers New England Fowler, it is a work of art. The gun is worth every penny and the wait was very reasonable.

 

[Capt. Jas.]

Is this your new gun J.M.? [url] http://www.fowlingguns.com/newest.html[/url]
If so, it's a beautiful piece! :thumbsup:

 

[J.M.]

Yes it is, and I could not be more pleased with it. The pictures are good, but dont do it justice.

 

[1eyemountainmen]

Does anyone have or have they seen the Northwest trade gun from Pedersoli? Dixie has one in the "white" what do you think?

 

[Rod Lassey]

Not as historically correct as either a Northstar or Caywood. It has a really weird looking sideplate. With the prices of the dollar vs. euro, I'd go American. I was looking at new Italian repros online last night and the prices blew me away. 1200+ for a Charleville musket!
For sure Caywood has a NW gun in the white, Northstar probably does as well.