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Jeast
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Loc: tx ,usa

12 bore load
#27240 - 04/03/05 02:28 PM

I have a 12 bore muzzle loader.I cant seem to find loading data.If sombody could direct me to a site or a book I would really appreciate it.

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Marrakai
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Re: 12 bore load [Re: Jeast]
#27740 - 13/03/05 08:43 PM

Shotgun or rifle? Single or double? Vintage damascus or modern steel?

A good load for a shotgun might be 80gr 2F, card wad, 1/2-inch greased felt wad, 1oz to 1 1/4 oz shot, over-shot card wad.

The standard 3-dram load is 82 grains of powder.

Some enthusiasts might recommend 3F powder if the gun is sound.

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DarylS
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Re: 12 bore load [Re: Jeast]
#38223 - 27/09/05 01:00 AM

Second the above data - my preference is 3 drams and 1 oz to 1 1/4oz shot.(generally 1 1/8oz.)
: With a sound gun, you can go up in powder charge & shot, but with most game birds or for clay birds, it isn't necessary.
: In a shotgun, the powder should be 2F or 1f. 3F builds pressure much too quickly for safe use in most doubles.

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