oletymepreacher
40 Cal.
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Having hunted small game with cap and ball revolvers for over thirty years, it has occurred to me that there must be an easier way. The revolvers aren't too accurate, and squirrels are mostly off limits because of shooting up into the sky for most shots. The underbarrel of the LeMat has been productive when using shot.
Next project was to get a Queen Ann to be useful for small game hunting. Roundballs with no sights are a challenge, mostly frustration.
Enter using the Queen Ann as a short shotgun. Works beautifully. Load presently used: 30 gr FFFG(GOEX), two over powder wads, half ounce shot, one overpowder wad over the shot. Good pattern out to 15 yards. Check seating of load just before taking shot.
Major advantage of the pistol is weight compared to a smoothbore rifle.
Major disadvantage: limited range.
Effectivity is similar to a .410.
Next project was to get a Queen Ann to be useful for small game hunting. Roundballs with no sights are a challenge, mostly frustration.
Enter using the Queen Ann as a short shotgun. Works beautifully. Load presently used: 30 gr FFFG(GOEX), two over powder wads, half ounce shot, one overpowder wad over the shot. Good pattern out to 15 yards. Check seating of load just before taking shot.
Major advantage of the pistol is weight compared to a smoothbore rifle.
Major disadvantage: limited range.
Effectivity is similar to a .410.