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  1. K

    Accuracy?

    I'm having some accuracy issues. I have a .56 T/C smoothie. I have had a real hard time loading a .550 ball. Years ago I read that I should use a smaller ball and a little thicker patch for improved loading and accuracy. I finally bought some .535....I am using a spit patch (.018) and 90gr of...
  2. K

    Using shot with T/C .56

    I went out this weekend and shot my candle cartridges made with parrafin wax. Some made with #5 shot....some with regular BB's. Shot at 20 yards....used 80 gr of powder....80 gr of shhot. Both patterned at about 2 feet wide. The #5 shot came apart pretty well although some of it didn't and hit...
  3. K

    Using shot with T/C .56

    Vearl....how do you load your shot? Are you using a shot cup?
  4. K

    Using shot with T/C .56

    That's cute! I don't think I have ever thought about getting my gun....icky! :rotf: :rotf:
  5. K

    Using shot with T/C .56

    As best as I can determine....the Georgia DNR book simply says, "any muzzle loader" under the turkey section. :idunno: SO I guess you could use a conical out of a .50 cal or a .45!!!
  6. K

    Using shot with T/C .56

    course...I have just thought about using just one....round ball!!!! :headslap: :rotf: :rotf: I gave a 400 lb hog a dirt nap with one but it might be a little messy for a yard bird! :idunno:
  7. K

    Using shot with T/C .56

    This is EXACTLY why I like talk to all of you! GREAT feedback! I don't know about mess yet...I have NOT fired these yet....but I am not expecting any. The shot cups were pretty clean on the outside. Yes....hunting loads.....I am hoping to blast a turkey! :wink: Excellent thought about...
  8. K

    Using shot with T/C .56

    Thanks Joel! I am actually using a shot cup AND I poured in a diluted parrafin wax. They LOOK very nice. They fit into the barrel nicely and the paper of the cup soaked up some of the wax so it's like an extra coating. All the BB's have a light coating of wax as well. What do you think?
  9. K

    Using shot with T/C .56

    Sorry....yes it is a T/C Renegade....56 smoothie.
  10. K

    Using shot with T/C .56

    Well, with only a few cuss words and some clumsey fingers, I was able to make some paper shot cups. I marked off 20 yards and set up a piece of cardboard about 3 feet square. First...I was VERY disappointed in the pattern. If you can call it that. It looked like a scatter gun!!! The pattern was...
  11. K

    Using shot with T/C .56

    I just checked the Georgia DNR site just to be sure.....Turkey hunting..."Any type of muzzleloader" YES!!!! :thumbsup:
  12. K

    Using shot with T/C .56

    I am also thinking about wrapping the shot in some tissue paper (semi- loosely) to help hold it for a little more distance. I'm planning on using this on turkey....any idea of a reasonable range to shoot at?
  13. K

    Using shot with T/C .56

    First of all I want to apologize for asking such a basic question that I'm sure all you regular shooters already know. I'm trying to learn. :wink: I just got a 10 lb bag of #5 shot. My T/C book says to load 7/8 oz of #6 Of course.They said put that over 80 grains of powder. I can do the...
  14. K

    #5 lead shot

    Is copper plated ok to use? I had always heard to only use lead shot.
  15. K

    #5 lead shot

    :surrender: OK....I give up! I am trying to find some #5 lead shot for my .56 cal smoothie. Is there ANY place that sells LESS than a 25 lb bag? I just don't need that much. Can anyone help? (I'm in North Georgia) Thanks!!!!!!
  16. K

    Shot size for smooth bore

    Thanks everyone! Great info.....now for the BIG question! WHERE can I get it? Have looked some online but I must not have the right key words. :idunno:
  17. K

    Shot size for smooth bore

    I have a .56 cal smooth bore and want to try and use shot. I want to hunt squirrels and turkey and I'm sure I need 2 different size shot. Question is WHICH 2 sizes! :rotf: I saw that Knight has #6, #5, and #4.... any help is greatly appreciated!!!
  18. K

    Making my own mold?

    My ability would be.....take zero and subtract 50!!!!! :redface: No...I probably could, but I have some awesome maintenance guys at my company that will help me if I decide to go that route. Thanks for all the help and info everyone!!!!!
  19. K

    Making my own mold?

    I have a two part question.....If I was to get a mold to make my own round ball, how hot do I need to get the lead for it to pour? Will a Burnz-o-matic torch work? I was also thinking about making my own mold. (I have a .56 cal T/C smoothbore) My actual bore measures at .559 - .560. I have...
  20. K

    Round ball ammo

    Hey everyone! I'm back with more questions! :hmm: I put the calipers to my bore. I got .559 - .560 I have a box of about 20 balls that measure .557 and I can't get them in the gun! I was trying with a .010 patch. No luck. Should I throw them out? Can I use a .530 ball? That's all I can...
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