#4 buck in the trade gun.

[Britsmoothy]

I got me a buck today with the trade gun and #4 buck shot!

I fancied trying something different. Just me and a flintlock, no modern gadgets, just a face cover.
I also wanted to try #4 buck in the trade gun.
Worked out well.

i removed two pellets.
One looked pretty good after it's ordeal but the other was misshaped , probably at the back of the party but nether the less, made it to the target.

 

[Banjoman]

 

[Christophero]

I imaging that was a decisive outcome once the trigger was squeezed. Glad for your fun and success in keeping it simple, Britsmoothy.

 

[PathfinderNC]

Well done and enjoy a nice stew (or whatever meal you plan)!

 

[upperplains]

I love to read your stories and view your photos Mr. Britsmoothy. Thanks for sharing them.

 

[Eterry]

Well Howdy Britt, I haven't seen you in a few moons. I see you're still harvesting the old way, how it should be done.
Hossenpheffer or fried hare, either would be great.

 

[Timber Wolf]

So antlerless Bucks are legal there? Looks like a lot of fun, I am pondering a tree rat hunt with a Trade Gun and shot. Late season they are not sitting still too much. I need a little hound to accompany me though.

 

[longcruise]

Wonder how that would work on our jackalopes?

 

[Old Hawkeye]

Wonder how that would work on our jackalopes?

It would work great!! Unlike the other game on the high plains that use distance & flight to avoid hunters, the Jackalope prefers the areas with more cover, like bars, cafes, & gas stations. You will see them there almost all the time. Ranges are usually close.

 

[azmntman]

I tagged out on one but one of the main frames had broken during his final tumble and I couldn't see having him stuffed for the wall. Ate good tough..

 

[Des52]

Good hunt Britsmoothy , how many ounces of shot and the powder charge?

 

[Britsmoothy]

Good hunt Britsmoothy , how many ounces of shot and the powder charge?

About 30 pieces of shot and I think 70 gns of fine dust like powder.

 

[Spikebuck]

Congrats! I don't see Jess anywhere. Day off?

 

[Britsmoothy]

Congrats! I don't see Jess anywhere. Day off?

Jess was out with me earlier that day. She seems to be slowing down a little .

 

[SOLANCO]

Jess was out with me earlier that day. She seems to be slowing down a little .

Maybe time to get a pup so you can help her train it.

 

[Eterry]

About 30 pieces of shot and I think 70 gns of fine dust like powder.

I had to do the math...#4 buckshot weighs right at 20 grains per. That figures into 600 grains, or approximately 1.4 oz.
I'm glad the buck didn't charge, or circle into the tall grass to lay in wait for you!

 

[Britsmoothy]

I had to do the math...#4 buckshot weighs right at 20 grains per. That figures into 600 grains, or approximately 1.4 oz.
I'm glad the buck didn't charge, or circle into the tall grass to lay in wait for you!

Actually the buck did charge. I made a load of noise, relatively, it sprang out of cover to see what was happening. They are territorial at the moment. Possibly thought another buck was chasing a doe or something.

 

[ETipp]

Awesome, Brit. Enjoy reading your posts and seeing the pictures of your hunts.

 

[Bigpete]

I think no.4 buckshot is what we in Australia call AAA. I've used it before,and it worked quite well,although I didn't try from further than 20m

 

[Britsmoothy]

I think no.4 buckshot is what we in Australia call AAA. I've used it before,and it worked quite well,although I didn't try from further than 20m

AAA is around 5.5 mm and #4 buck is around 6.1mm Pete