Any Black powder Hunters out there

[killer]

I have just received word that my Dad may be forced into selling our farm due to family feud (he owns 1/2 and his brother owns 1/2).  Anyway I have a turkey heaven right now but I realize I probably won't find a place that good again that I can afford.  I do know of some good public land but its primitive weapons only and only accessible by boat.  I will take my bow of course but I also have a encore and thought about a black powder shotgun.  Does anyone have any experience with these?  How far are they affective?  Any suggested loads, powder, wads, etc.?   

[hobbes]

That sucks about the family farm.  I've got a grandfather in poor health that will leave the farm to my mother and aunt.  I don't expect a fued, but I hope they both have the same ideas on keeping it. 

I don't shoot BP but there are guys on here that do.  Just keeping you near the top.

[killer]

I can still get a barrel for it from T/C or some other dealers I know.

[paladin]

100 grains Blackhorn 209
Tps 3.5" 12 wad
2oz nickle plated #5
20 grains buffer
foam overshot card cut from meat tray with 12 ga choke tube.
Win 209 primer(standard)

[Mailman]

just idea, can you buy the brother (uncle out) Maybe sell by sections and purcase just the wooded area.

[DocHolliday]

Sucks about he farm.  I shoot a Pedersolli 12 ga SXS double.

[killer]

100 grains Blackhorn 209
Tps 3.5" 12 wad
2oz nickle plated #5
20 grains buffer
foam overshot card cut from meat tray with 12 ga choke tube.
Win 209 primer(standard)

I've never shot a blackpowder shotgun before.  How does one load it?  Same as a .50 cal.?  What is a foam overshot card cut from a meat tray?

[hookedspur]

Not with a shotgun but I bet it would be fun.

[njdevilsb]

I'm just getting into black powder muzzle loading myself.  I haven't had much time to test loads yet, but I am looking forward to having some fun with it this spring.

[tominator]

I shoot a White Rifles Tominator have for about 6 years now, all I use for turkey. I have been using,
100gr Clearshot FFg
two felt wads
3" multimetal cup 12 gauge.
#5 magnum shot cup full
styrofoam over shot wad.

knocks em down DRT!

[bencattin]

Here in Georgia we cam use "Any Muzzle Loading Rifle". I have taken a 2 in the past with a 45 cal. and a Patched round ball. This year I am going to shoot a 50 Cal. with a patched round ball since I run into hogs on the WMA that I hunt. 

Shooting the PRB requires that you shoot them low in the body just above the drum sticks. It has worked well so far.

Ben.

[bencattin]

My 45 cal is a Kentucky rifle and the 50 cal is a Southern poor boy by TVM. Both are modeled after guns that were in use before shotguns were.

Both of mine are traditional. No scopes or camo.

Ben.

[willy8457]

I use T/C prohunter 12 gauge muzzleloader   ,

75 grains of triple seven powder
1 felt wad
3 inch  plastic shot cup
2 oz of #5 lead shot
1 felt wad

Knocks him flat

[Arlo]

Where is the best place to buy all of the needed stuff.  I want to take one with a Black Powder this season.