Buckshot Loads in a Smoothie?

[cynthialee]

What is your definition of "buckshot?"
Most states, and I would say all states have a shot size limit for hunting geese and other game birds. I do not believe that "buckshot" is legal for geese anywhere. But I may be wrong, so check your game regulations.
Buckshot sizes range from the small #4 buckshot that is .24", up to the largest buckshot that is 000 which measures at .36"
Normal goose shot sizes range from no. 2 which is .15" up to T shot which is .20". There is also an F shot, although I have never seen it. F measures .22"

However, will buckshot work in a percussion or flintlock smoothbore? Of course. Buckshot is designed for use in shotguns and smoothbores are basically shotguns regardless of whether they are a muzzleloader or a breechloader.
But then another question comes up. Will a particular smoothbore shoot buckshot with any modicum of accuracy? Only a lot of testing will tell.

I use a duplex load of F shot and #7.5 for pest control. Coyote, skunk, racoons. Very brutal load.

 

[PhDBrewer]

Are turkeys considered waterfowl?
I never considered that 000 shot was not legal for game animals. Was planning to use it on turkeys!
I have about 50 lbs of 000 lead buck shot. Have to Check regulations now back in Oregon.

Maybe I need to build a .36 rifle...
Can always be for home defense!
William

 

[Trigger]

Are turkeys considered waterfowl?
I never considered that 000 shot was not legal for game animals. Was planning to use it on turkeys!
I have about 50 lbs of 000 lead buck shot. Have to Check regulations now back in Oregon.

Maybe I need to build a .36 rifle...
Can always be for home defense!
William

For a body shot?

Depends where you are?

#2 goose shot 20_30 yards.. I think would work. it's the same as shooting a goose. I never tried it. it's just what I heard.

 

[Trigger]

I wonder. if the turkey head hunt is just too sell special turkey guns and ammunition.

Tss.. we have to Make .410 turkey guns. Had to read a year of hunt that Tom with a .410 only $40 a bullet.

Tss.. now they talk use grandpa's gun with no choke..

Tss.. long range.. we gotta shoot them in the head at 80 yards now to..

What's next. Buy a smoothbore muzzloader.. smoke that Tom turkey in the head with tss...

This tss just made everything a turkey gun.. just $90 a box and you to can shoot a turkey in the head with everything gauge choke guns.

We need all this bull I think to hunt turkey in the head and I do think it's just a goose, Just Standing there.

 

[Trigger]

I don't see them saying use number 4 tss.

#4 shot size here is the largest shot size you can use. Same in most states.

Just wondering. can you use #4 tss. shoot that thing like a goose.

 

[andy52]

The simple answer is yes. I have shot buckshot in my smoothbores, but There's no real purpose to doing so other than as a test. In the state I live in it's not legal for deer or turkey.

 

[smo]

Pick your poison…

2 ozs of #6 for small game….or 2 ozs of copper coated bbs for varmints & vermin ..

Brown paper bag for cartridge load.

Folded/ crimped not glued .

The only problem is at 20 yards I’ve seen the entire load make one hole..

This was from my 16 gauge smoothbore..

No it didn’t damage the barrel, this was being tested for Turkey hunting.
Once I found out it was illegal too use shot larger than #4 I discontinued my testing.

However I think it would work fine on most farm pest….

 

[Trigger]

Pick your poison…

2 ozs of #6 for small game….or 2 ozs of copper coated bbs for varmints & vermin ..

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Brown paper bag for cartridge load.

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Folded/ crimped not glued .
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The only problem is at 20 yards I’ve seen the entire load make one hole..

This was from my 16 gauge smoothbore..

No it didn’t damage the barrel, this was being tested for Turkey hunting.
Once I found out it was illegal too use shot larger than #4 I discontinued my testing.

However I think it would work fine on most farm pest….

I made these shotcups with glue. Not hard to do, but I figure it's not going to do anything.

I havn't tried them yet. I think they look cool.

 

[gunpa]

Turkeys are not migratory birds. Lead shot is legal.

 

[Trigger]

Turkeys are not migratory birds. Lead shot is legal.

The restrict the shot size.. basically not large enough for a body shot..

I think I've heard for safety.. other hunters in camo?
ethical clean kill. Head and neck.


I think it's they don't want you shooting them running, flying or on the roost.

 

[Banjoman]

Pick your poison…

2 ozs of #6 for small game….or 2 ozs of copper coated bbs for varmints & vermin ..

View attachment 369353

Brown paper bag for cartridge load.

View attachment 369351

Folded/ crimped not glued .
View attachment 369352

The only problem is at 20 yards I’ve seen the entire load make one hole..

This was from my 16 gauge smoothbore..

No it didn’t damage the barrel, this was being tested for Turkey hunting.
Once I found out it was illegal too use shot larger than #4 I discontinued my testing.

However I think it would work fine on most farm pest….

I’ve done the same thing. No harm to the barrel.

 

[Mike D]

Ok, I'll answer your question. OOB pellets are approximately 32 caliber and weigh about 45grs. The original load was 9 pellets, slightly under an ounce. So 70-80grs of ffg should be great.
The OOB Magnum cartridges have 12 pellets, same size. About 1 1/4 oz.
So about 90-100grs ffg will get you close.
That should work up close and personal.
We learned in law enforcement Buckshot is highly overrated. Slugs are much more effective at the same distance.

Hunting geese with slugs. Only on this forum.

 

[Eterry]

Hunting geese with slugs. Only on this forum.

"It's not bragging if you can do it" said Dizzy Dean.
But I think he have as much chance taking a Goose with OOB as a slug, to be honest. Buckshot is worthless past 20 yards. Expect an inch spread per yard. I've shot cases of it.

 

[longcruise]

Expect an inch spread per yard. I've shot cases of it.

My grandfather hunted to feed a large family. His only firearm right up till the day he died was a break action 16 gauge. For deer hunting he opened up his birdshot shells and replaced the shot with buckshot size clinch on sinkers squeezed onto a ring of heavy fish line. I know he killed deer with it but i was never there for the autopsy.