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larryb

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October 24, 2016 - 1:31 am

I seen a couple smooth bore rifle talked about on here. I don’t the reason for a smooth bore rifle but there must be a reason. could someone explain it to me. thanks.

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October 24, 2016 - 1:37 am

Smooth bores were used by trick shooters to shoot those glass balls out of the air using shot rather than bullets or by anyone else that wanted to shoot a lot of lead shot.

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October 25, 2016 - 12:12 am

thanks. had not thought of that

Bruce Koligian

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October 27, 2016 - 7:30 am

As with/about sex, I’ve always been afraid to ask this question. Thanks for the obvious explanation. And just as with sex (45 years ago), this Winchester business is getting me into a lot of trouble!