20 gauge load data?

[bigbore442001]

I have a 16" barreled 20 gauge smoothbore barrel for a M82 Kahnke pistol. I bought it as a legal "Handi Gun" for small game. I want to go shoot some snowshoe hare, if possible, as well as squirrels with the gun.

I would appreciate any load data for a 20 gauge muzzleloading shotgun. I have been looking on the web and I am having difficulty with finding some data. Thank you.

 

[squirrelgourmet]

Check out this web site http://members.aye.net/~bspen/SmoothboreLoads.html
it has both ball and shot recomendations

 

[bigbore442001]

That site is really informative. Thank you for the information. I really want to play around with this gun and see what it can do.

I hunted a lot with a TC Contender with a .410 barrel and wished there was a tad more oomph to the bore. I figure that the 20 gauge smoothbore will fit that need quite well.

 

[squirrelgourmet]

A general rule of thumb is an equal amout of shot to powder, or slightly more shot than powder.