The Bumford Fowler, Chapter 2

[@franciswashack89]

I really enjoyed this video, beautiful firelock, keep the videos coming please.

[@Odawa]

Another informative video keep them coming.

[@HoffmanReproductions]

Thank you!

[@Real11BangBang]

What a beautiful piece. As someone who is just getting into building guns (I'm currently building the the lock for a German wheellock) This brings a whole new appreciation to building these things. Also, I couldn't help but notice that it sounds like you were playing one of my favorite hymns in the background "come ye sinners" Ethan

[@remko1238]

i watch you building it

[@HoffmanReproductions]

Thank you Ethan! That sounds like a really cool project you guys are working! Good ear! Yes Sir I have our local Christian radio on in my shop 24/7. Thanks again! Ben

[@briansherrillruralliving9708]

Trade guns are the bees knees. That looks about like mine. Good video as always

[@HoffmanReproductions]

They are great! I've seen yours, beautiful gun Brian! Thank you!

[@chopsddy3]

That may be the most practical type of survival firearm available. You can make your own propellant , and in a pinch ( not that I would recommend it) one could probably substitute smooth stream gravel with an appropriate patch for shot. Better than chucking stones by hand for supper. Very nice gun.👍

[@HoffmanReproductions]

Thank you! They are great weapons for sure.

[@earlshaner4441]

Good afternoon from Syracuse NY brother and everyone else thank you for sharing your adventures and videos

[@HoffmanReproductions]

Thank you!

[@earlshaner4441]

You are welcome my friend

[@jeffdavis4154]

Awesome gun. Can a rear site be installed on it

[@michaelpriest6242]

I read all of the comments to see if my question was answered. After each shot, a small trickle of sparks are ejected and drop to the ground a yard or few from the muzzle. Is that smoldering tow?

[@HoffmanReproductions]

No, its a bit of the powder. In the dark woods, you can really see it, out in the direct sun light, you can't.

[@robertmccann5838]

Trade guns are my favorite shooters.

[@HoffmanReproductions]

They are fun!

[@jblocker6613]

Nice video and beautiful trade gun!! I’m in the process of having a Bumford gun built. I want to try pheasant hunting with it. I already have a nice English Fowler but it weighs over 8 lbs and I wanted something much lighter but still has somewhat similar feel to it. The builder thinks he can get it right at 6 lbs with a 20ga 46” barrel.

[@HoffmanReproductions]

Thank you! Sounds like you have a nice one shaping up! They are fun! Thanks again!

[@BlueRidgeCritter]

Thanks for another great video, Ben. I can't lie, though - I saw that daggone yankee propane tank still lurking around over on the side of the ridge; apparently, it just refuses to die! I would have loved to have seen you take a crack at it from distance! 😂

[@HoffmanReproductions]

Thank you! Yes indeed, I considered firing a shot at it, but they tend to bounce back10-20 feet in not using a heavy powder charge.😮

[@nattybumpo4384]

Beautiful gun Benjamin, Trade guns and homemade powder, back to the future.

[@HoffmanReproductions]

Thank you! For sure!

[@robertsansone1680]

Interesting but at what range were those jugs? Or to put it differently, it would be interesting to see the maximum effective range of that musket. It sure was beautiful.

[@HoffmanReproductions]

15, 20 & 25 yards out on them. This gun would easily hit a man sized target at 100 yards.

[@robertsansone1680]

@@HoffmanReproductions Thank You. I have been thinking of getting a Trade Gun for a while. I have had people tell me, "You can't hit anything with those smoothbores". So I bought a 20 gauge round ball mold for a modern shotgun. (it was an inexpensive accuracy test) I was pretty impressed with it's accuracy. Maybe I will take the plunge & buy a flint lock. Thank You for your video. That was a beautiful musket.

[@mauzim]

Very nice!

[@HoffmanReproductions]

Thank you!

[@thomas.bill92]

Great little gun!

[@HoffmanReproductions]

Thank you!

[@jimv.661]

What do you think about the new proposed rule for powder storage?

[@HoffmanReproductions]

Not familiar with it. Involving black powder?

[@jimv.661]

It's up for comment at the moment. It would involve black powder. www.regulations.gov/document/ATF-2023-0001-0001

[@louc3336]

Awsome

[@HoffmanReproductions]

Thank you!

[@outdoorlife5396]

I just think how hard it would be if you were in a firefight.

[@HoffmanReproductions]

For sure.