I have been wanting to get a black powder shotgun for some time now. About the only one I can find is the Pedersoli. I want one that (for lack of a better way of explaining it) "looks like a real muzzle loader".
First question - Are there any other guns out there besides the Pedersoli?
Second question - Should I get a 12 or 10 gauge? And why?(I will start hunting for turkeys and doves but will move to ducks and geese real quick I think)
When you say the Pedersoli, are you refering to the "Mortimer" shotgun with a flintlock ignition? If so, that is called a "fowler" not a shotgun. BP shotguns use percussion ignition, fowlers are smooth bore guns that use a flintlock.
I have the Pedersoli fowler, it comes in a 12 gauge only I believe. Overall it is an excellent gun. My only complaint is that I broke the ramrod during its second trip down the barrel. But that was my fault, I was using the wrong over powder wad.
If you are looking for a shotgun, Cabelas has one:
Pedersoli may be the only readily available SXS. I have a Navy Arms 12 ga. but I believe it was made by Pedersoli. They make nice guns.
Smoothbore fowlers are available from a number of sources. Try Track of the Wolf, Tennesee Valley Muzzleloading, Early Rustic Arms, and others.
Pete
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