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    better patterns with 777 than Goex

    I'm already using musket nipples and caps.They are much better for igniting 777 but still a slight hangfire.I will try 10gr black powder under 60gr777 and see how it goes.i'm going to drop a few grains on the Goex and see if that helps.I would really like to have both shooting well.I know one...
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    better patterns with 777 than Goex

    Are you saying to use 777 but put a small amount of black powder in first to help ignition?
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    better patterns with 777 than Goex

    I've been doing alot of shooting lately with my Pedersoli 12ga just trying to see what it can do.Yesterday,I was shooting patterns at twenty yards.I was mainly shooting Goex black powder just trying to find a good combo for ducks.I know patterning should be done at a longer distance but I was...
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    Results of prb in Pedersoli sxs

    I tried it again today.The results were somewhat better.For one thing I got closer.All shots were about 32 yards.I still used the IC chokes.With the .715 ball I dropped powder charge to 60gr Triple7.I was using 70gr.I then placed a wool felt wad behind the nitro card.I tried aiming a little...
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    Results of prb in Pedersoli sxs

    I do need to practice.I've never heard of shooting sticks.I assume they are crossed sticks planted in the ground and you rest the gun on the sticks.Sounds like it would be a good way to check the grouping of the gun.I haven't been able to try it again yet.I'm only going to buy more chokes as a...
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    Results of prb in Pedersoli sxs

    I've only shot the balls one day so I really can't judge anything by that.I will try pointing over aiming next time and see what happens.Also,several people have mentioned a more open choke.I may have to break down and buy another choke if all else fails.I've already got 1-extra...
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    Results of prb in Pedersoli sxs

    I may lighten up the powder charge some and try lubed felt wads next.Thanks for the help Britsmoothy.
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    Results of prb in Pedersoli sxs

    My aiming method may have been off also.I just need to get back at it and try it again.It sure is fun though.
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    Results of prb in Pedersoli sxs

    I'm not finished by any means.I never tried any lubed cushion wads with the .715 ball,only hard nitro card, and I'm also wondering if I may need to back off of powder charge a little.I was using approx.90 gr Goex and approx.70gr of Triple7.I say approx. because I'm using a 1 and 1/4 oz shot...
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    Results of prb in Pedersoli sxs

    I may check to see if they carry cylinder chokes at Academy.They had most of the other sizes I have.They are only 14.95 compared to over 30.00 for a Pedersoli choke tube.
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    Results of prb in Pedersoli sxs

    This is in reply to all of the above suggestions.THANKS.I will reread all of them and try what I think may work.I'm open to advice.I can see how the bench rest would help determine whether it's me or the gun with poor accuracy,much like a shooting machine in archery.Also,I will try lubed felt...
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    Results of prb in Pedersoli sxs

    You are the second person to recommend a bench.I have a dumb question.How exactly do you do that?What kind of bench?sitting or standing?I'm very new to this so I need instruction like a preschooler.lol
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    Results of prb in Pedersoli sxs

    I guess a bench would be a good starting point but to be perfectly honest,I've never even shot any kind of a rifle in my entire life.I grew up duck hunting with modern shotguns and kind of gotm out of that while I was in the Navy.I started bowhunting with a compound bow in 1990 and then picked...
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    Results of prb in Pedersoli sxs

    I am not lubing anything,except with the .690 prb.The .715 ball is over a hard nitro card and powder and under an os card.
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    Results of prb in Pedersoli sxs

    OK.So,you are saying to shoot it as I would a duck for example.I shoot a recurve bow and know about instinctive shooting.When I'm shooting at anything flying,both eyes are open and I'm really pointing,not aiming .If I get you right,I should shoot with both eyes open as I would my recurve?Maybe...
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    Prb and chokes in pedersoli 12ga

    I started a new thread on my results but wanted to add that the chokes or threads were not damaged and came out fine.I just wasn't happy with the accuracy.
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    Question: PRB in a 12ga cylinder barrel

    I just tried a .690 ball with a .020 patch.Also,a .715 ball worked without a patch over nitro card and powder with overshot card on top.Accuracy for me was inconsistent.
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    Results of prb in Pedersoli sxs

    The results of shooting a prb from my Pedersoli sxs were not very good.I tried .690 balls with .020 patches in IC choke.I tried .715 balls with nitro card over powder and overshot card over ball.I tried Triple7 powder and some Goex that I picked up at Bass pro shops last week.The balls were very...
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    Prb and chokes in pedersoli 12ga

    ok.I'm trying it tomorrow.Will post the results later.
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    Prb and chokes in pedersoli 12ga

    I certainly don't want to hurt my gun.But the .715 balls fit perfectly in the IC choke with no patch.I can use the .690 ball with a patch in most of my chokes and also .690 ball fits perfect in the full choke with no patch.The balls are lead so shouldn't the ball give some when it hits the...
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