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  1. J

    Various balls for deer ...

    Would you apply a lube to the balls I wrapped? (I think it was cotton t-shirt fabric.)
  2. J

    Various balls for deer ...

    Here's a shot of the three types of balls I have for my 20 ga. Pedersoli double gun. To put myself in context, I'm resurrecting this gun after storing it for a few years. I'm a little fuzzy about get back into the muzzleloading business. On advice in this forum, I developed a pretty good...
  3. J

    Would you hunt turkeys with these patterns?

    Can't see how you can see the lead streaks in the barrel. When I remove the nipples to get a little light down at the bottom, what I get is a VERY little light down there.
  4. J

    Would you hunt turkeys with these patterns?

    Would I use an awl or a push pin to make the hole in the OS wad? Need an idea about the size of the hole.
  5. J

    Would you hunt turkeys with these patterns?

    Did you see the right barrel target with 75 grains FFg and 70 grains (volume) #4 shot. That looked like a pretty tight pattern to me, No? And sorry, what does PIA mean? Thanks.
  6. J

    Would you hunt turkeys with these patterns?

    Oh, sorry. They were all at 25 yards. JRH
  7. J

    Would you hunt turkeys with these patterns?

    OK here's an update on my experimenting to try to find the right powder/wad/shot combo for my 20 gauge Pedersoli. In the first shot are two patterns: http://www.photoshop.com/users/jeff_hills/albums/2d8a0bcaf36d4e07a9c9c16229838ed1/view#089daeba70204156a02fa53e69f24294 Left barrel (which is...
  8. J

    Would you hunt turkeys with these patterns?

    OK here's an update on my experimenting to try to find the right powder/wad/shot combo for my 20 gauge Pedersoli. In the first shot are two patterns: http://www.photoshop.com/users/jeff_hills/albums/2d8a0bcaf36d4e07a9c9c16229838ed1/view#089daeba70204156a02fa53e69f24294 Left barrel (which is...
  9. J

    pedersoli shotgun

    I think you should go for it. But don't expect to use it for waterfowl as steel shot is not recommended.
  10. J

    Would you hunt turkeys with these patterns?

    What caliber is your Pedersoli?
  11. J

    Would you hunt turkeys with these patterns?

    OK! Will do. Jeff
  12. J

    Would you hunt turkeys with these patterns?

    OK I'm going to try your suggestion - I have a 75-grain powder attachment for my powder dispenser so I guess that should be close enough to 80 gr. And maybe I'll mix 1/4 by volume #4s with the #7.5s you recommend. Thanks a lot. Looking for a nice sunny Vermont morning! Jeff Hills Dorset, VT
  13. J

    Would you hunt turkeys with these patterns?

    Follow-up questions: What's wrong with Pyrodex? I do have a couple of cans of GOEX FFg and can easily change back. Where do I find cork wads? Could not find them at Track of the Wolf. I have a wonderful old embossed leather (bird dogs and other detail) shot bag for my shot dispenser. The...
  14. J

    Would you hunt turkeys with these patterns?

    My thanks to you all for the suggestions. You've given me some great starting points for making my powder/shot/wad combo more effective. I'll try the 4/3 ratio ... and I've just been using one or two cardboard overshot wads. I'll try 4. Turkey season starts tomorrow.
  15. J

    Would you hunt turkeys with these patterns?

    I guess I should add that I was using the same white cardboard "overshot" wads over both the powder and the shot. I thought the patterns - both at about 25 yards - were way bigger than I would have expected. http://www.photoshop.com/users/jeff_hills/assets/06ffea479412431f9e8e943faec57cc1 JRH
  16. J

    Would you hunt turkeys with these patterns?

    Powder is Pyrodex - 75 grains. Shot is #4 7/8 oz. Shotgun is Pedersoli 20 ga. Don't know the chokes - gun is from the mid 70s - left barrel noticeably more choked than the right. Suggestions on how to improve for turkey hunting appreciated. Thanks for any advice. Check out the pix...
  17. J

    Shooting vacuum cleaners - Video

    Here's a video of a couple of guys shooting a Hoover and a Panasonic vacuum cleaner, and then a Proctor Silex Toaster Oven. Pedersoli 20 ga. - 7 1/2 shot. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_4FJ4CWebc
  18. J

    pedersoli sxs10ga

    I have a 20 ga. Pedersoli. Thinking about waterfowl with it. Where do I find the protective cup you mentioned? Thanks.
  19. J

    Turkey loads for Pedersoli 12 ga.

    I have a Navy Arms Pedersoli 12 gauge double-barreled muzzleloader (vintage early 1970s)that I am planning to use for Vermont Turkey hunting this Spring. I am looking for advice on loading it and wondering if I can buy just a few lbs. of #4 and #6 lead shot. As you know, turkey hunting doesn't...
  20. J

    Mec 12 Ga Steel Shot Wads

    Many thanks for the advice. Right now I am thinking about using this gun for turkey hunting this Spring. I am wondering if there is an internet site that would sell me a small supply of #4 and #6 lead shot. Thanks again.
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