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[walruskid1]

o.k., now i have my 12 ga s x s cap gun. what do i need to shoot it. i know caps, powder, shot. what else is manditory - what else is nice accessories to have?

 

[colt100]

Well, I assume that you have some of the required things like a powder measure witch can be also used to mesaure out your shot.

You need to get some over powder cards, some fiber wads, and overshot cards. Some people disagree about what to use in reference to the fiber wads but that's what used most often.

Might want to look into getting some bismuth so you can use your new smokepole for hunting game that requires non-toxic shot.

 

[walruskid1]

yes, i have all the normal rifle and handgun things. just need to know the needs and procedures for shotgun.

 

[paulvallandigham]

I recommend buying a single rod stainless steel, or aluminum range rod for both loading at the range, and for pulling loads if that ever needs to be done.

The argument about cushion wads relates to lubed wads " following " the shot and punching an hole in the pattern. The solution is to split the cushion wad in half- doubling your resource- with our fingernail so you have one cushion wad for two barrels. That happens to be very convenient when loading a double barrel S X S shotgun!

I recommend putting an overshot card, or wafer, on top of the cushion wad to provide a smooth hard surface to push the column of shot out the barrel, and to make sure the cushion wad pushes equally on all sides of shot column. That way, the shot leaves the muzzle at the same time all around the barrel, and you don't get the gas and wads pushing on one side more than another, and blowing the pattern. Obviously, use a second wafer on top the shot. Before going shooting, use a nail or awl to put a hole in the middle of the wafer so that air escapes out that hole, and does not have to blow an edge of the wafer to escape as you are loading the barrel.

 

[Rebel]

A shot flask, either Irish,(which i prefer, or English, (whick DaveK prefers) I'm right ya know. :grin: A shot flask makes it a lot easier to carry as well as mesure your shot. A wad puller(Like a ball puller) for pulling wads when you forget which barrel you already loaded. Don't laugh it happens. And then a Lot of shooting to find the loads it likes best in each barrel.

 

[Dave K]

Thanks Rebel, for pointing out that I am right :grin: If you do choose to use the superior English head shot flask, buy the one that Circle Fly sells. It does not have the weak Pedersoli spring that breaks when you use it and the loading gates open as far as they should. Their powder flasks are also the best going. I may not know it all :winking: , but I have bought enough new flasks of all types to find what worked for me and what ones I would give away.

Rebel is right about watching which barrel is loaded. I always load the right barrel first and if I only get one shot, I will stop unprime or cap (all for safety!) the left barrel lock and reload the right barrel.I always have both barrels loaded when hunting or shooting clays to avoid that confusion.

 

[CrackStock]

Round ball mold

Separate bag because there is not all that much cross over between your rifles and your smooth bore. (My excuse for having extra bags and I am sticking to it)

Irish shot snake is nice if you like to adjust your components as you go. (Original enough for ya? :grin: )

Cartridge box is handy for when you want to keep premeasured loads ready at your side. I have a 25 shot and am just making a 6 shot one.

bags of shot in various sizes for various needs

a punch to cut out card stock to make overshot wads is nice.

Seems like I am forgetting a few, but I am about to go hunt bambi, so I will percolate on it as I look through the bag in the woods.

CS

 

[renovato]

How about a game bag to keep your birds in? You'll be gettin' plenty soon enough. Enjoy!

 

[sherpadoug]

I have heard that if you shoot one barrel and reload it you should always ram both barrels. This prevents the load in the unfired barrel from riding up and causing a short start condition..which could in theory lead to a damaged barrel.

Just my $0.02

 

[walruskid1]

thanks sherpadoug, thats the kind of info i'm looking for. i've got 30+ years bp experience, none of it with a bp shotgun.