I wrote a review some months ago about the Traditions Blunderbuss - .54 Cal Percussion. I failed to include the fact that it was not really a smoothbore even though it is advertised as one. It is not rifled though. If you look down the barrel of this model "smooth bore", it is like looking down the inside of a stack of washers. I assume it's caused by the lathe work, but I'm not positive. I contacted Traditions and talked to them about it and they said it is normal for this model and perfectly safe. They offered a refund if I was worried. I turned down the refund and kept the gun. So far it has worked perfectly. I shoot buckshot, pellets, and roundballs, all with no problems, using the min to max loads. Only problem I have had is curious other shooters at the range. I spend a lot of time answering their questions rather than shooting.

The kit was easy to put together .. and fun to shot ..!

Excellent quality. Very little work required on either the stock or barrel. Quick build and fun to shoot. Now know the real reason for the trumpet barrel. Something to think about if you haven't reloaded shotshells though, there's Buckshot and there's Pellets, both can have the same numbers (like #4 for example) but they can be different size and weight, and both can go into shotguns. I say this so you'll put in the correct load when loading the Muzzleloader.

Very good quality rail price

This firearm is just too cool! Great conversation starter and easy to build. Looking forward to taking it to the range and get a “waskely wabbit “! Probably will draw an outline of bugs bunny on a paper target….