Muzzleloading percussion shotgun recommendations?

[Al Bently]

Can anyone here recommend a muzzleloading percussion shotgun (for actual use)?

I would prefer something used, something safe and lower priced. Single or double barrel would be fine.

Also, could someone here describe the loading sequence for a muzzleloading shotgun? Thanks again.

 

[satx78247]

I'll "take" the first question & leave your other query to the EXPERTS: LOOK for a QUALITY antique ENGLISH or IRISH made double-barrel in good shape & once you have found it you'll be FINE.
(Just 3 years ago, I bought a "really plain Jane" Birmingham-made DB for 250.oo from a MD dealer, while at a gun-show & it has served me WELL.)

just my OPINION, satx

 

[coloradoclyde]

Pedersoli...... Powder---OP wad---shot load--- OS card.
CVA works too but avoid the screw-in chokes.

 

[Sharab85]

Avoid screw in chokes on CVA or on all ML?
Is it because they are harder to load thru?

Thanks,

Shawn

 

[coloradoclyde]

Avoid screw in chokes on CVA or on all ML?
Is it because they are harder to load thru?

Thanks,

Shawn

Quick and easy fix on a lathe.. :thumbsup:

 

[Lorne Johnson]

Pedersolis are a well made production gun, and parts are available for them. The newer production are heavier than fine English game guns, but work well. I find that Pedersoli doubles with screw-in chokes are muzzle heavy and awkward, quite apart from the bloody experience of loading through the tubes, especially the ridge behind the tube.

Older Pedersoli guns are light quick game guns (6 lbs or less), too light for a waterfowl and turkey gun.

Pietta's are also light game guns, but rarer, and parts are iffier.

I love my antique doubles, but when something goes, you need to have the parts hand-fabricated by a skilled specialist. You also want reliable information on barrel condition and wall thickness.

 

[Treestalker]

Cal Gunner; If you can find a used Traditions 12 guage 'fowler' for sale in good shape it makes a good single smoothbore shotgun. I had one years ago in Texas and used it to good effect on doves, if the shot was not too far. It shot a patched round ball pretty good too. IIRC the lock was strange and rough on the inside, but worked ok. Good luck in your quest, George.