Shovelbuck
Active Member
I'd been dragging my feet for way too long to build a long skinny flinter. Almost 30 years to be exact. I figured I'm not getting any younger so it's now or never. About 8 months ago I put the plan into effect and started trying to decide what type to build while saving mad money.
I had originally thought about a .32 cal. but the logical side of me felt it wasn't practical for me. I really wanted something that I could use for squirrels to Moose, and everything in between. So.............a .62 cal fowler it is! It can shoot shot for small game and turkeys, load her up with a .600 ball for deer or whatever.
I ordered the materials a few weeks ago and they arrived today.
Parts......................
Maple stock
Large Siler lock
All steel furniture
42 inch tapered octagon to round barrel in .62 cal.
I'm not sure if I'll use the butt plate or side plate. The style of gun I am planning didn't have them. If they had a butt plate, it was usually a flat plate nailed on.
Regardless, this should be a fun project. I better get my chisels sharpened. They are going to see some heavy use for awhile.
I had originally thought about a .32 cal. but the logical side of me felt it wasn't practical for me. I really wanted something that I could use for squirrels to Moose, and everything in between. So.............a .62 cal fowler it is! It can shoot shot for small game and turkeys, load her up with a .600 ball for deer or whatever.
I ordered the materials a few weeks ago and they arrived today.
Parts......................
Maple stock
Large Siler lock
All steel furniture
42 inch tapered octagon to round barrel in .62 cal.
I'm not sure if I'll use the butt plate or side plate. The style of gun I am planning didn't have them. If they had a butt plate, it was usually a flat plate nailed on.
Regardless, this should be a fun project. I better get my chisels sharpened. They are going to see some heavy use for awhile.
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