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I finally have the local gunshop trained to call me when they get a T/C in on trade or consignment. This time they called with a T/C New Englander for $125, bore not perfect and some freckling around the breech plug area. I told them I would take it and picked it up accordingly.
The bore is not perfect, however it does shoot pretty well. I've always wanted a smooth bore for squirrels and such. So I done a quick search on the forum and it would appear most folks just bored up to the next size rifle caliber when it came to the N.E.. Anyone have a New Englander bored up to 58 or 62 smoothbore? I would really like 62, but that may be pushing the limits of the 50 cal round barrel. Just curious about your thoughts and opinions before I call Rayl or Hoyt and potentially waste their time.
Besides rebore to 62 smoothbore has anyone used the original 12 ga barrel?
The bore is not perfect, however it does shoot pretty well. I've always wanted a smooth bore for squirrels and such. So I done a quick search on the forum and it would appear most folks just bored up to the next size rifle caliber when it came to the N.E.. Anyone have a New Englander bored up to 58 or 62 smoothbore? I would really like 62, but that may be pushing the limits of the 50 cal round barrel. Just curious about your thoughts and opinions before I call Rayl or Hoyt and potentially waste their time.
Besides rebore to 62 smoothbore has anyone used the original 12 ga barrel?