36 rifle load.

[Snydly]

TVM .36 cal. Southern Poorboy. Loves Swiss 1 1/2 40 grains .350 with a .020 patch material. Tack driver and not bad on fowling.

 

[Brazos John]

I also get good results with 000 buckshot

I've heard of this, but the balls seemed a bit small, so I was unsure.
What thickness patch do you use?
And, you just load one 000 ball, right?

 

[jackpine54]

I've heard of this, but the balls seemed a bit small, so I was unsure.
What thickness patch do you use?
And, you just load one 000 ball, right?

Yup just one ball. I use the same patch as with .350" ball. I don't notice any difference in trajectory at the distances I shoot and the squirrels have never complained.

 

[smoothshooter]

A .310" ball with .015 ticking and 30 grains of 3F is a great starting point. In working up a good load only change one variable at a time.

I believe a .31 caliber ball is too small for a .36.
I used to get good results with a .350 ball.

 

[hanshi]

I believe a .31 caliber ball is too small for a .36.
I used to get good results with a .350 ball.

Touché!

 

[Rock Home Isle]

Yup just one ball. I use the same patch as with .350" ball. I don't notice any difference in trajectory at the distances I shoot and the squirrels have never complained.

I bet it loads easy.

 

[hanshi]

I bet it loads easy.

Well it would never need a hammer to load.

 

[Bullit]

50 grains is a pretty hot load for a 36. I bet it'd be a good coyote getter.