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    lets talk BP shot guns

    Ok mr 16ga, That's what I thought. Ya Might try 110 grs. ,but Use Pyrodex Select, Burns cleaner! I believe 110Grs. is Max for that gun, even being a T/C Gun Thanx! Mario
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    I found a bit of an odity yesterday.

    Hi All ! The .32's can be fun on Fall Turkeys too! I have a Cherokee that I wanna use the 103Gr Maxis on Turkeys this Fall! I usually use 30Gr Pyrodex P with a .315 RB & .20Pillow ticking & Butter Flavored Crisco! or T/C's Nat Lube 1000+ Mario
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    Art Holly North Carolina Flintlock

    Thanks Much Artic Cap Much appreciated! I gotta get em ready for sale! Mario
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    lets talk BP shot guns

    I also Have a New Englander(but it's The TREEHAWK) in Camo .. Whata Ya mean by "Square" load? 80Grs. Powder(Pyrodex) & 1 1/8 Oz. Shot,I'm Guessing? I'll do that ,However I also Just got a 20GA(15/16" ATF) Barrel to fit My White Mountain Carbine for Doves Grouse etc. I May Use the...
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    Art Holly North Carolina Flintlock

    Hi Guys! Don't Mean to get of Subject ,but where can I Post a Couple Muzzleloader Barrels I would Like to sell? Mario
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    Turkey Loads in .62 Smoothie

    Hey there LD! I haven't tried the Jiffy CM Mix yet in Black Powder Loads..But in a Smokeless 3 3/4-1 1/4 #6X#8 Duplex Heavy Load One shell had No Cornmeal(Indian Head) which I fired at Pattern Target 30Yds away..the next shell Had Cornmeal as Buffer at same distance Hull was a Rem...
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    Making My Wads

    duelist, Do you punch the feltwads immediately after lubing the felt? I bought thick(1/8" Premium Felt at fabric shop & it's quite stiff, would this be ok? Mario
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    Turkey Loads in .62 Smoothie

    Hello freedom475! I read the Story in caywoods link, it was very interesting, Thanks for posting it. However, beg to differ on one point,The cornmeal buffer,where he stated "don't use straight cornmeal,but Corn Muffin mix. I think that would refer or pertain to Quaker(or any brand that...
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    Turkey Loads in .62 Smoothie

    So would 90Grs. BP(or RS Select(What I Use) and 1-1/4 Oz. of #4 & #6's be good? Do you Mix the Shot or Layer #4 over #6 ? I'd Most Likely use an Over Powder Card then a Felt Wad then Shot followed with OS Card of Milk Carton (Waxed) with corn meal(wholegrain) as buffer for shot! I might...
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    Turkey Loads in .62 Smoothie

    What's Best Load for .62 Cal for the Wild Turkey? 1. Powder type & weight 2.SHot Size(s) & Weight(volume) 3. Wad(s) Paper cup or Plastic 4. Choke or Cylinder 5. Max Distance for best Pattern
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    Homemade Shotcups for BP ML Guns

    Thanx St8line! I'll try these new methods out! Can't Have enough density where Spring Turkeys are concerned, especially One that "hang up" at 55+ Yards! I am Guessing 80Grs. FFg + 1-1/4 Oz. of Copper Plated(and Waxed) #4's or #6 or Duplex Load with in the Card cup is Good for 40+ Yards...
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    Homemade Shotcups for BP ML Guns

    Hey there St8line! I Like the Idea of the Cardstock cups..and the wax saturated shot. but will it break up once gun is fired...and not act as a "Slug?" I got a partial bag of "circle fly 20 Ga 1/2" fiber wads w/ my Barrel ...Should I Use them or Just a couple card type opw's? I will most...
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    Homemade Shotcups for BP ML Guns

    Hi BC! Thanks for the tip,which would be great or Trap or Skeet. I guess I shoulda mentioned that I was using the gun for Turkey Hunting,next spring! I needed a "Focused" Pattern! My Barrel is a Grn.Mtn. .62 Smoothbore,Bought on ebay! BTW what load do you guys use for trap? Mario
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    Homemade Shotcups for BP ML Guns

    What is Best Material for this? Now,I've read Post it Notes,Ticking and Cardstock, which is easiest,Fastest reliable? :cool: I've also heard about Plastic wads ,i.e. Power Pistons, & BPI CD20 With Cushioning & Obturating base cut off & People Not wanting Plastic residue left in...
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    Anyone here Use a .62 Smoothbore?

    In Response to Loyalist Dave Yes,it is a Green Mtn. .62 Smoothbore...Forgive me for not mentioning that! I just bought it on an ebay auction,from a man in WA state for $275 Basically,I'd like to use it on Wild Turkey ( maybe Rabbits,Squirrels),this fall once I get it together &...
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