smoothbore

[56 kodiak shooter]

who makes a descent smoothbore that don,t cost an arm & leg, im looking for a 16 or 20

[SCLoyalist]

Might depend on what you consider an 'arm and leg.'     I'd keep my eye open for a Jackie Brown gun , or  look from time to time at Clay Smith's website or Track's for a good used gun, and maybe check on Tennessee Valley Muzzleloaders for either a completed gun or a suitable kit.  I'd expect something in the $750 to $1250 bracket to show up within a month or two.  Good luck with your search.  SCL

[Mike Brooks]

who makes a descent smoothbore that don,t cost an arm & leg, im looking for a 16 or 20

Always expect to get what you pay for.

[bob in the woods]

Any style in mind ?     Or just as long as it shoots ?   [ Or, rather..fires ! ]     Honestly, there is always a reason for a firearm having a lower price. Sometimes you can get a real deal on a quality piece, but not often. Usually stock architecture , wood choice, quality of lock, and style of barrel will dictate the price. A straight oct to round as an ex is less expensive than a swamped oct to round.  I've handled some smoothbores that felt more like 2x4's than guns

[Daryl]

I think probably Track is a good place to look.

[ddoyle]

Always expect to get what you pay for.

or be realistic and expect to get less then what you pay for, less disappointment that way.

Seriously though a smooth bore flintlock is made of lock-stock-barrel- and an artist's/technician's time. None of them should be or can be 'decent' and cheap.  They can be great and fair but not decent and cheap.

the most economical way to get great and fair is by applying patience to the search.

Real savings can be achieved by only buying ONE fowler and not making the mistake of cheaping out and then upgrading.

[thimble rig]

Yeah its better if you take youre time look around.If you know someone that's has one see if they would let you look at it and try it out before you buy.Or make one yourself.

[oldtravler61]

Check Estate sales. More times than not the guns an fishing (collectible) are sold for 1/3 of there value. It happens all the time. They inherited the stuff, have no clue what it's worth an don't care . They just want to get rid of it.

[smokinbuck]

Jacky Brown has one for sale on this site right now. It would pay you to take a look, nice looking piece for a reasonable price.
Mark

[Ray-Vigo]

I've actually had luck getting second hand guns from places like Dixon's Muzzleloading Fair, through my local muzzle loading club, and in online classifieds. I've paid anywhere from about $600-1100 for a nice gun that fits me and shoots well... and I'm a lefty.

[Mike Brooks]

who makes a descent smoothbore that don,t cost an arm & leg, im looking for a 16 or 20

Here's a good 12 bore. Cheap too.
http://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=38902.msg318372#new

[Hungry Horse]

 Personally I would avoid a tradegun in 12 Ga. like the plague. Their straight stock, and square comb, are the perfect formula for a face smacker. A chiefs grade trade gun, or a fowler, with a little more drop will be more comfortable.


              Hungry Horse

[Daryl]

That one is a lot longer than mine was - think it had a 26" bl. and kicked like a mule. That one looks much more substantial.

[Mike Brooks]

Personally I would avoid a tradegun in 12 Ga. like the plague. Their straight stock, and square comb, are the perfect formula for a face smacker. A chiefs grade trade gun, or a fowler, with a little more drop will be more comfortable.


              Hungry Horse

Hey, he said cheap...... I wouldn't want to shoot that gun either.