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    kibler fowler

    I'm just happy to know Jim will be offering a smoothbore. Can't wait to see what it is.
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    Cabelas Blue Ridge in 54 cal

    I bought one in 54 caliber back in the early 90's. They were around 350.00 back then I think. I had the usual problems most post here about Pedersolis. The lock was critical about the angle of the flint and it would work best with the bevel down. The frizzen gets soft pretty fast and reliable...
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    Buying a smoothbore-TVM?

    Found out the Tulle uses the same Colerain barrel as the fowler. They apparently have a slight taper but because it is so negligible TVM just calls them straight. According to Melanie, they get a lot of requests for tapered barrels but don't offer them.
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    Buying a smoothbore-TVM?

    So I'm guessing the TVM Tulle also has a straight barrel? I emailed the company but have not heard back. I did a search for "TVM Tulle" and did not really find much. Apparently not nearly as popular as the fowler.
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    Buying a smoothbore-TVM?

    Thats a good point. I generally shoot better with guns that aren't overly light. I contacted TVM since starting this thread and they responded that their guns typically weigh 8 to 8 1/2 pounds. I consider 7 1/2 to be ideal so that is not a deal breaker. I don't think I would make a good...
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    Buying a smoothbore-TVM?

    Does anyone know how much heavier a TVM fowler is compared to say, a Caywood or Chambers. I'm guessing it has some added weight given the straight barrel. I've also seen comments about the stocks not being as slender as smoothbores by other makers. I notice the posters who actually own TVM's...
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