C Chiefs50 New member Joined Oct 17, 2025 Messages 1 Oct 17, 2025 #1 I have a double-barrel, 20 gauge, smoothbore pistol. I believe it is open bore. Does anyone else have experience with one of these?
I have a double-barrel, 20 gauge, smoothbore pistol. I believe it is open bore. Does anyone else have experience with one of these?
Robin1 Active member Joined Sep 14, 2025 Messages 39 Oct 21, 2025 #2 A buddy of mine ran a double barrel 20 gauge smoothbore pistol for a few seasons. He loaded patched round balls and a healthy measure of black powder, and it was a short range bruiser, great for close quarry but useless past 25 yards
A buddy of mine ran a double barrel 20 gauge smoothbore pistol for a few seasons. He loaded patched round balls and a healthy measure of black powder, and it was a short range bruiser, great for close quarry but useless past 25 yards
R RjHawk Member Joined Jun 29, 2025 Messages 15 Oct 22, 2025 #3 CVA Scout 50 cal black Powder , like this one https://muzzle-loaders.com/products...RbAcIBJVoDDWsZEPu5HG9rp9TOIkJkbWXzLFulozbt985
CVA Scout 50 cal black Powder , like this one https://muzzle-loaders.com/products...RbAcIBJVoDDWsZEPu5HG9rp9TOIkJkbWXzLFulozbt985
G Gabe Active member Joined Sep 18, 2025 Messages 27 Oct 26, 2025 #4 That's a cool piece of history! Smoothbore pistols are neat. Remember to use ball and patch and keep the bore clean, they can be tough to shoot
That's a cool piece of history! Smoothbore pistols are neat. Remember to use ball and patch and keep the bore clean, they can be tough to shoot