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    Casting 250 gr r.e.a.l. bullets

    Anybody shoot these out of a fast twist? Wondering what kind of accuracy your getting. I made a bunch but have not had a chance to shoot some off.
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    Possible stupid question

    I have a 56 t/c renegade with a 1 inch octagon barrel and im wondering if a 54 cal t/c 1 inch octagon barrel will fit right on?
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    #11 caps falling off nipple

    Never had that problem with any kind of the #11s. Just give them a little squeeze before you put them on and check your nipple too. Maybe got a little flattened out.
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    Pyrodex More Corrosive Than Black?

    I think this a cleaning, or lack of cleaning issue. ALL bp and the subs are corrosive if left for extended time without cleaning. Good cleaning and lube after and this could of been prevented. I personally dont like pyrodex, i shoot goex. Not sure if its less corrosive but it is a lot easier to...
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    Using shot with T/C .56

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    Found a nice Plainsman

    What a shame!!!
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    Using shot with T/C .56

    To be honest, this will be the first year shooting shot out of mine. Ive only used prb but people are telling me not to expect anything more than 25 yds for shot. I will also be using it for turkey. The paper cartrige might help like you said, maybe get 10 more yds or so. Let me know how it...
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    Using shot with T/C .56

    I have the same, people have told me just use equal measure of shot and powder by volume. I would start at 80 gr powder and go up by 5 gr and see what kind of pattern you get. No more than 100 gr but i think youll have better results between 80-90 gr powder.
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    Quick second shot?

    Wow that guy had some big brass ones. What are people thinking.
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    Dreamin of my first!

    Good luck to you. I shot my first white tail last year but come to find out my friend shot him first. I gave up the deer doing the friend thing even though he only skinned the deer and it never would of died, sooo im still looking for my first one too.
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    Quick second shot?

    I agree, even if its not a perfect shot then odds are it will bed down and bleed out not too far away. Thats why is just sit and wait.
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    Ball, Bore, and Patch Combinations?

    For my .56, i use a .550 ball with a .018 patch. I did measure the inside bore a while back but dont remember what it was exactly but it was very close to .56. Whatever caliber or gauge you choose, it should fit snug for best accuracy.
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    Quick second shot?

    Thats exactly what i do, always take my time to load a second shot then sit and have a smoke to calm my nerves.lol
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    How do ya plan to get your Gobbler this Spring?

    This is gonna be my first year hunting turkey with my t/c 56 smoothbore. Once it warms up here some im gonna get out and try some different loads. Im thinking about starting with 90 ffg goex and the same volume of #5 shot and see what that gives me. If i can get a good pattern out to 25 or 30...
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    typs of nipples

    I change them because i shoot a lot and they tend to get smashed up and not hold the cap as good. When i go hunting, always a brand new nipple.
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    typs of nipples

    Ive only used t/c #11's. Ive never had a misfire. I keep a handful on hand. I have a few i use for plinking and i keep a couple of new ones for hunting.
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    IF you had only one caliber to choose

    First, 56 smoothie for me, and i wouldnt shoot my smoothie past 50 yds for a kill shot. Here in NH the average kill shot is only 20 to 30 yds. At that range my 56 is a tack driver all the way up to 50 yds.
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    Gun Cleaning

    I agree with Rifleman, Pyrodex is nasty stuff. I shot 4 loads from a brand new can and gave it away. Get some Goex....waaaay easier to clean. I think youre cleaning will be cut in half from what youre doing now.
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    Do Not Purchase Lyman Products!!!

    should of bought a hand made bag mold from larry callahn.
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    Round ball mold for a .56 renegade

    I actually found a guy in Mowho is making me one now for $70. He only gets $50 for standard sizes. His has the cutter built in. His name is Larry Callahan, google him he makes some real nice period correct stuff.
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