Crazy T/C Renegade Idea...

[bdhutier]

There's a group going out in a few weeks on a dove hunt, and Mama says I can go. :bow:

Problem: I don't have a BP shotty (and not quite enough $ to pay $600 for one right now). I would really like to not shoot lame-o centerfire.

Thought: I do have a .50 Renegade. Wonder what would happen if I replaced to PRB with wadded lead shot. Like buck-n-ball, minus the buck!

Crazy, I know... But I guess it's proff positive that I have the FEVER!!!

 

[BrownBear]

Why not track down a used 12 gauge barrel for +/- $200 for that renegade? You'll like the results on dove, but I'd bet you'll be badly disappointed in the 50 with shot. Try it and let us know, but I'm not holding my breath.

 

[Mad Professor]

Why not track down a used 12 gauge barrel for +/- $200 for that renegade? You'll like the results on dove, but I'd bet you'll be badly disappointed in the 50 with shot. Try it and let us know, but I'm not holding my breath.

Hard to find the 12ga Toledo arms barrels, better luck on the 56cal original TC barrels.


I found a Toledo, extra full choke and I'm not selling it........

 

[bdhutier]

3 days of searching, and nothing. I may have to call and see if GMB will make me one!

 

[longcruise]

Wonder what would happen if I replaced to PRB with wadded lead shot. Like buck-n-ball, minus the buck!

Whar happens is the rifling spins the shot column and tends to fling it to side after exiting the muzzle. Usually a big hole in the middle of the pattern. Not of any use whatever beyond ten yards.

That's what I found with a .45 ml gun and also using shot shells in a .44 mag.

 

[bdhutier]

Makes sense... bet it'd be devastating up close, though!!

 

[captaincaveman]

try this http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/pp-classifieds/showproduct.php/product/3864/cat/9

 

[Bernie Schneider]

What captaincaveman said, I came here to post that but he beat me to it.
Also auction arms has a New Englander shotgun going now in the blackpowder section.