New smoothbore comeing.

[killer]

Well i did a little horse tradeing, and i have a Mirkou 1766 charleville 69cal  comeing next week. Cant wait to shoot it. What is a good load for this gun? Does anyone have any info on this gun? I no dixie gun works sold them and they were imported by navy arms. But how were these guns for reliability? Thanks Denny

[tatonka11]

I don't know anything about that gun but  I'm still jealous!!!

[bull frog]

I personally have no experience with these guns....but I know a guy that was heavy into fur trade time period and a member of the AMMA and this was his gun of choice.  I held it and looked it over....looked good and I liked it.....would liked to have shot it.  To my knowledge, it was the only gun he carried.  Even bought an extra lock for it.....had it for years.  Have always been curious about that gun and thought of trying one myself.  Let us all know how you like it.

[graybear]

I've got one w/a bayonet but haven't had a chance to shoot it yet. Let us know how it goes. Just trying the lock, she sends a real shower of sparks.

[killer]

I've got one w/a bayonet but haven't had a chance to shoot it yet. Let us know how it goes. Just trying the lock, she sends a real shower of sparks.

Graybear is yours also an older jap model from navy arms? if so what size flints does it take? 1" or 1"1/8 Thanks Denny

[graybear]

Japanese made for Dixie. I took the gun to a shop and picked out 6 flint that fit well. They were in a bin of mixed musket sizes, so I don't know the exact size.

[sean drake]

killer if you whant I am still up for trading my smoth bore for your gun 

[killer]

  Thanks sean but ill pass.....