Author Topic: Big-Badda-Boom (Read 9404 times)

Mike Brooks · « **on:** June 01, 2017, 01:29:53 AM »

English fowling gun version of a turkey masher. 40" Oct/rnd 10 bore Rice barrel with a full jug choke. 1 1/4" at the breech. Chambers early Ketland lock. Black walnut stock.

Mike Brooks · « **Reply #1 on:** June 01, 2017, 01:30:54 AM »

James Rogers · « **Reply #2 on:** June 01, 2017, 01:50:11 AM »

Love it Mike.
I know Mr. Cosby will as well!

Joe Schell · « **Reply #3 on:** June 01, 2017, 04:33:46 AM »

Thats really nice, Mike. I know Tim will sure put it to good use.
I like the use of the Ketland lock too.

n stephenson · « **Reply #4 on:** June 01, 2017, 04:59:54 AM »

That should get the job done. Nice work Mike !!! Thanks for posting. Nate

wattlebuster · « **Reply #5 on:** June 01, 2017, 11:47:57 AM »

Beautiful. Does my heart good to know thats headed to Hotabama.

Mike Brooks · « **Reply #6 on:** June 01, 2017, 01:25:49 PM »

If I was going to build myself a turkey masher, this is what I'd build. In fact If I were going to build an upland gun I'd build the same gun with less jug. The gun goes about 8 lbs and handles extremely well, I think I could swat loads of pheasants with a gun like this. I must say I am very impressed with this particular barrel profile, even the length is handy, not too long, not to short and swings well. In fact If a fella wanted to knock some geese down this would be the gun for that too.

C Wallingford · « **Reply #7 on:** June 01, 2017, 03:49:44 PM »

Very nice, Mike. I am sure Tim will make good use of it.

Mick C · « **Reply #8 on:** June 02, 2017, 04:48:47 PM »

Absolutely gorgeous!!!

sqrldog · « **Reply #9 on:** June 03, 2017, 08:12:51 PM »

Well the turkey masher arrived today to say I am pleased would certainly be an understatement. Mike thanks for a great ten gauge fowler. Now to get to the range and work up a load for it. We'll see how a tight jug choked ten gauge performs. I also like the name and town on the buttplate unique touch. Never be any doubt who owns that turkey gun. Thanks again Mike. The best of luck.with the upcoming surgeries. Tim

Mike Brooks · « **Reply #10 on:** June 03, 2017, 10:51:59 PM »

Quote from: sqrldog on June 03, 2017, 08:12:51 PM

Well the turkey masher arrived today to say I am pleased would certainly be an understatement. Mike thanks for a great ten gauge fowler. Now to get to the range and work up a load for it. We'll see how a tight jug choked ten gauge performs. I also like the name and town on the buttplate unique touch. Never be any doubt who owns that turkey gun. Thanks again Mike. The best of luck.with the upcoming surgeries. Tim

You'll probably have to get your shoulder operated on after working up a load for that big masher.

Let me know if you need some suggestions/help on loads. I had a customer I built 6 or 7 turkey guns for and he shared his load work up with me. He hunted turks in 8 states. One of them was a full jugged 10 bore with a 50" barrel. I also built him a stumpy little 10 bore with a 30" barrel, It wouldn't shoot as tight as the long gun.
Glad you like the gun, I know I sure do.

sqrldog · « **Reply #11 on:** June 04, 2017, 01:29:10 AM »

Mike
I can use all the help I can get so share any knowledge or data on making this a real turkey killer that you may have. Never shot a ten gauge flint, just a twelve bore so I'm all ears. you can email info if to extensive to post. You missed a heck of a hog hunt. Tim

thecapgunkid · « **Reply #12 on:** June 08, 2017, 12:20:05 PM »

You're too sexy for this craft...too sexy for this craft...too sexy for this craft...

hanshi · « **Reply #13 on:** June 08, 2017, 06:32:54 PM »

That is an awesome gun; no doubt about it. Bet it was tempting to keep it for yourself.

Mike Brooks · « **Reply #14 on:** June 08, 2017, 07:29:09 PM »

Quote from: hanshi on June 08, 2017, 06:32:54 PM

That is an awesome gun; no doubt about it. Bet it was tempting to keep it for yourself.

As one of my favorite past presidents was apt to say "I got bills to pay".

sqrldog · « **Reply #15 on:** April 21, 2020, 05:27:24 PM »

Big Badda boom earned its place in my safe today. Nice three year turkey taken with the Brooks 10 gauge. Loaded since the beginning of season. Went off instantly.
Been tough trying to kill one this year due to limiting my travel. Thanks Mike for a great Fowler. Tim Cosby (no r)

how to get a fair skin in one month

Stoner creek · « **Reply #16 on:** April 21, 2020, 06:36:01 PM »

So much for that Cosby Luck huh?
Nice bird!

oldtravler61 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 21, 2020, 07:42:04 PM »

Tim nice job on your turkey...that 10 gauge is a sweet looking gun...Mike you really did a nice job on that gun... Mike

sqrldog · « **Reply #18 on:** April 21, 2020, 07:56:16 PM »

Thanks Mike it is a really nice turkey gun. Stoner speaking of Cosby luck if turkeys have a last name his name would be Tom Cosby.

Mike Brooks · « **Reply #19 on:** April 21, 2020, 08:28:00 PM »

That's great! I didn't think you were going to get 'er done this year. Endeavor to perceiver as they say.

sqrldog · « **Reply #20 on:** April 21, 2020, 09:53:44 PM »

Lot of early mornings in that bird. Close calls a few but mostly just long distance gobbled. He finally lost his hens and got lonesome I suppose. He'll be some fine eating.

WadePatton · « **Reply #21 on:** April 21, 2020, 10:43:25 PM »

Wondering why these pics don't load for me. I tried another browser, two other browsers. Nothing but blocks.

Mike's pics only. Those further down the page appear as usual.

TN Longhunter · « **Reply #22 on:** April 22, 2020, 03:48:08 AM »

I thought the same about the photos until I saw this was a three year old thread.

Bob McBride · « **Reply #23 on:** April 22, 2020, 03:54:10 AM »

Beautiful simple Fowler Tim. My kind of gun. Kudos Mike.

WadePatton · « **Reply #24 on:** April 22, 2020, 06:08:36 AM »

Quote from: TN Longhunter on April 22, 2020, 03:48:08 AM

I thought the same about the photos until I saw this was a three year old thread.

whoops, I usually catch that. doh!

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