Blackpowder Muzzleloader Shotgun Load Data ??

roundball

August 10, 2003 14:51

I'm expanding my muzzleloading interests into smoothbore blackpowder muzzleloading shotguns and am always looking for articles & sources that list various laods data, wad types and combinations, etc, etc.
I'd appreciate any web sites or reference material containing this sort of info, thanks a lot!

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  He Dog

  August 10, 2003 15:09

  Sam Fadala published a book called the Black Powder loading manual that has a lot of just what you are looking for. I think Lyman was the publisher and you should be able to find a decent copy at ABES or Bookfinder.com
  
  Here you go:
  
  http://dogbert.abebooks.com/abep/il.dll?ph=1
  
  http://www.bookfinder.com/
  
  My heros have always killed cowboys.

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  roundball

  August 10, 2003 16:20

  Thanks...actually I have that one but it's a little light on the shotgun side...99% muzzleloading rifles & pistols and I've used it for a lot of that sort of reference...am hoping to find some a little more comprehensive on smoothbores

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  WWllVet

  August 11, 2003 04:58

  Hodgdon Data Manual # 25 has some info, but not very much. Good luck in your quest.
  
  for GOD and COUNTRY
  
  Vet

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  mazo kid

  August 11, 2003 07:54

  It is not difficult; load powder, over-powder card, cushion wad (felt, cellotex, etc, moistened with your favorite patch lube such as "Moose Milk", diluted Murphy's oil soap or such), an equal amount of shot (volume for volume with the powder) and lastly the over-shot wad. This will get you going and from here you can play with the loads just like in M/L rifle/pistol to find one that patterns the way you want, with the shot size you want. This is a basic starting load, but should get you off to a running start. Emery
  
  "Well done is better than well said"
  Ben Franklin

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  v35

  August 11, 2003 18:43

  Did some good shooting at clays using 12 ga AA Winchester plastic wads
  over 75gr FF black powder and 1 1/8 ounces of #6 shot followed by
  a very thin over shot wad. A little lube on the wad would probably be a good idea since ramming became a little harder after a bit of shooting.

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