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    Any problems with Pedersoli SxS?

    I never did pattern my 12 ga Pedersoli S/S on paper, but find it to hold a tight pattern hunting speaking from experience in the field. With my improved cylinder barrel, I had great luck shooting sharptailed grouse and huns in September out to 35 yards. They were getting a full pattern. I...
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    Any problems with Pedersoli SxS?

    Purchased my first Pedersoli 12 ga S/S last fall and have mostly great things to say. Mine shoots very well. The gun comes with Improved Cylinder, Modified and Full choke tubes. I picked up another improved for shooting steel shot with shot cups. The modified proved to be too tight a fit...
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    The roes are joking to me!!!

    Like many things in science, the body size trend you've identified has many holes in it. While a larger body size should have less heat loss in a cold climate, that same body requires more food to keep it warm--a double-edged sword to so speak. see the following: Bergmann's Rule
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    The roes are joking to me!!!

    Wow! I knew that Roe Deer were small, but never knew how small. I did a Google search and found that a big buck weighs around 65 pounds. That gives a new meaning to, "aim small, miss small"!
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    What do you see as the future for Traditional Muzzleloading

    From my perspective, ML guns will be around as long as we retain our right to bear arms. I do have strong concerns, however, about the future of methods deemed "traditional". Humans are just like animals in that we are all drawn to the path of least resistance. By trade, I am a waterfowl...
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    Brand new shooter and GPR owner...

    Thanks! Just ordered the right ones from Track of the Wolf. Take care. --Joel
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    Brand new shooter and GPR owner...

    Ok I lied! :grin: One more question... Are you using a thick cushion wad (.5") or a .125" over powder card? I'll order me a bag, but would like to know which first. Thanks!
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    Brand new shooter and GPR owner...

    Final question... Do you lube the OP card or run it down dry?
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    Brand new shooter and GPR owner...

    I'd like to learn more about using an over powder wad with patch and ball. I just called Track of the Wolf to ask a few more questions. I'm not saying that the guy I spoke to is an expert, but he hadn't really heard of too many people using wads with patch and ball. They sell wads for .50...
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    Brand new shooter and GPR owner...

    Thanks Semisane! In your opinion, what would be your cut off between light and heavy loads. I ordered a Lyman GPR and it will be showing up on Friday. For the remainder of the fall, I'll be using it to fill a couple of mulie and whitetail tags. I've always used 80 - 90 grains of powder in...
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    Brand new shooter and GPR owner...

    Probably a silly question, but I've never used an over powder wad when shooting a patch and ball. Do many people do this? I do with my ML shotgun, but that is a different story. --Joel
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    any truth to this?

    Thanks for the feedback, guys. That jives with my line of thinking. I haven't been using a cushion wad, only the OP card. Another question. The shot cups hold way more shot than I am loading down the barrel. Any tips on how to cut off the petals evenly so the shot cup matches the amount of...
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    any truth to this?

    Just doing some browsing on the internet about using plastic shot cups and steel in a muzzleloader. I ran across the following website (steel and shot cups) where the following paragraph comes from: I am using zinc plated steel shot and "steel-tuff" wads for 3-1/2" 12 ga casings from...
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    Brand new shooter and GPR owner...

    Before ordering the GPR, I called Midsouth to see how many grains of black powder the barrel is rated for. I was told a MAX of 110 grains. I was surprised they also reported a MINIMUM of 90 grains. I'm surprised by this and I'm not sure it's true. Can anyone verify this? If it's true...
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    Brand new shooter and GPR owner...

    Hello All, I JUST ordered myself a .50 cal percussion GPR. Just made the call to Midsouth about 10 minutes ago and should see her in 6-7 days. I've been shooting ML'ers for about 10 years, but nothing this nice. My current ML'er is a Traditions .50 cal Panther with a black synthetic stock...
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    Pedersol sxs 12ga lite shotgun

    Thanks for the feedback guys. I'm really glad I stumbled across this forum--kindred spirits abound!
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    Pedersol sxs 12ga lite shotgun

    I think it will work best to trim the cup before shoving it in the barrel. The amount of force needed to drive it through the barrel is too great and I doubt I'd be able to stop it and cut it right where I want it. I'll definitely give it some more thought though. I took your advice and did...
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    Pedersol sxs 12ga lite shotgun

    Well, I made it out on my North Dakota duck hunt this past weekend. Like I said previously, I have hunted with my Pedersoli S/S many times for upland birds, but never before for ducks. I had accumulated all the things necessary for shooting steel, but being the father of a young family with...
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    Pedersol sxs 12ga lite shotgun

    One more question on the Pedersoli S/S. What is the purpose of the chrome-lined barrels in this particular shotgun?
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    Pedersol sxs 12ga lite shotgun

    Thanks for the good tips on using plastic wad cups. It will an adventure of sorts, but the rewards will be worth it. In regard to shot size, I'm a firm believer in matching shot size to your situation at hand. I am hunting ducks primarily, but I never hesitate to shoot geese with #3s but...
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