Drop-in Smooth Bore

[WI Smoke]

Does Anyone make a drop in SB in .62 or bigger that will fit a Lyman GPR? Need a new Shotgun and they say once you go black (powder) you won't go back. :grin: :rotf: Sorry that may not be PC :nono:

Thanks From WI

 

[Rebel]

Not aware of any, and the stock shape of the GPR isn't the best for wingshooting, or firing heavy shot loads.

 

[roundball]

But GM makes them for TC Hawkens & Renegades...pick up a used stock off an auction, etc

 

[jimeckersley]

Does Anyone make a drop in SB in .62 or bigger that will fit a Lyman GPR? Need a new Shotgun and they say once you go black (powder) you won't go back. :grin: :rotf: Sorry that may not be PC :nono:

Thanks From WI

Sure. Call Track of The Wolfe. They can fix you up with one. That's a pretty inexpensive way to get a lot more use from your Lyman GPR.

 

[Russianblood]

Track of the Wolf is out of 1" .62 cal drop in barrels and they state Green Mountain has discontinued them. Besides, the GPR takes a 15/16" barrel.

I just ordered a 1" .62 cal drop in from Log Cabin online for my big bore T/C Hawken stock but I haven't heard yet if they really have it in stock or not.

 

[marwat06]

I been looking for a 15/16" smoothbore barrel for my T/C, the biggest I found was a .54 Cal. Don't know if they make something bigger in a 15/16" barrel. I firgue that a .54 cal (28 GA.) shotgun was a bit too small for wing shooting. If anyone know of 15/16" .62 cal barrel I sure would like to know also.

 

[roundball]

I been looking for a 15/16" smoothbore barrel for my T/C, the biggest I found was a .54 Cal. Don't know if they make something bigger in a 15/16" barrel. I firgue that a .54 cal (28 GA.) shotgun was a bit too small for wing shooting. If anyone know of 15/16" .62 cal barrel I sure would like to know also.

IMO, a .28ga modern shotgun is an outstanding field gun for small game...and the .54cal/.28ga muzzleloader is equal or better because of the larger shot charge that can be used in thick, strong ML barrels.

It wouldn't be my choice for ducks/geese/pheasants, but squirrels, rabbits, doves, quail, grouse, etc.

I have a GM 15/16" x .54cal Flint smoothbore drop-in on a TC Hawken stock and I use:

70grns Goex 3F
Oxyoke wad
1+1/8oz #6's
.28ga OS card

Throws an outstanding, even, dense pattern at 25yds.

 

[marwat06]

IMO, a .28ga modern shotgun is an outstanding field gun for small game...
Throws an outstanding, even, dense pattern at 25yds.

I should have asked the question sooner. I guess I waited too long. TOW doesn't have a .54 smoothbore listed anymore and Dixie Guns is also a no-go. Anyone know of about place where I might get my hands on a 15/16 replacement barrel for my T/C Hawkins?

 

[roundball]

IMO, a .28ga modern shotgun is an outstanding field gun for small game...
Throws an outstanding, even, dense pattern at 25yds.

I should have asked the question sooner. I guess I waited too long. TOW doesn't have a .54 smoothbore listed anymore and Dixie Guns is also a no-go. Anyone know of about place where I might get my hands on a 15/16 replacement barrel for my T/C Hawkins?

I order mine through Ed Cain, Cains Outdoor, West VA:[url] www.cainsoutdoor.com[/url]
a good size TC & GM dealer...or you could contact GM directly, speak to "Kerry"...but you'll pay full MSRP that way.

 

[Russianblood]

I guess I'm out of luck too. Log Cabin online didn't have one in stock either and they say they haven't been able to get them for 2 years and they confirmed that Green Mountain dicontinued them. :cursing:

 

[Mad Professor]

I been looking for a 15/16" smoothbore barrel for my T/C, the biggest I found was a .54 Cal. Don't know if they make something bigger in a 15/16" barrel. I firgue that a .54 cal (28 GA.) shotgun was a bit too small for wing shooting. If anyone know of 15/16" .62 cal barrel I sure would like to know also.

I've got an old lyman that came with two barrels, one a rifled 58 cal and the other a smoothbore 20 ga (62 cal). Both barrels are 15/16 and made by Investarms. You might try contacting Investarms and see if they still make these as they should "drop in" to a 15/16 TC stock.

 

[marwat06]

Mad P thanks for the infor. I decided to save up am get a complete smoothbore gun. I talking flinter and the whole nine yards. May take me awhile up in the end I think I will enjoy it more.

 

[kenneth strickland]

I believe Auctionarms has two T/C renegade .56 smoothbores right now. You could probably buy one for less than trying to convert with a new barrel.

 

[marwat06]

Thanks. I 'll check it out.

 

[jimeckersley]

Isn't the T/C Renegade a 1" barrel?

Bill Moody can make a smooth bore barrel for you. You can have TOW or other gun smith do the breech, underlugs, etc to make it a drop in for your Lyman.

Moody Metal Works
Bill Moody
409 S. Cantrell St
Seymour, MO 65746-8633
ph 417-935-4297

 

[Russianblood]

Yes, T/C Renegade barrels are 1". I bought a .56 smoothbore to put on my T/C bigbore Hawken stock which also uses 1" barrels.