The unthinkable!

[Britsmoothy]

Overloading, yep, 1oz of shot in .45 smooth rifle would have some to go weak at the knees. But let's use 4f too!

That's what I did today. 60gn was a bit to much though so dropped to 50gn.

Just four shots for two squirrels and a rabbit.
Good times.

Jess enjoyed the afternoon too.

 

[Banjoman]

 

[PathfinderNC]

Fantastic!
So, watching the second video I have to ask, who’s “crazy Phil”?

 

[Dutch7]

Fool not Phil I believe

 

[ppg1949]

Great videos! There is nothing like hunting with a good companion. Thanks for sharing!

 

[The Crisco Kid]

Well done! According to some, you're lucky to be alive!

 

[russellshaffer]

If it works, all is well. Nice day shooting.

 

[Old Timer 48]

Good to see you and your little partner Jess out for a good time!

 

[SDSmlf]

Overloading, yep, 1oz of shot in .45 smooth rifle would have some to go weak at the knees. But let's use 4f too!

That's what I did today. 60gn was a bit to much though so dropped to 50gn.

Just four shots for two squirrels and a rabbit.
Good times.
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Jess enjoyed the afternoon too.
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Always good to see Jess in action.

 

[Robin101]

You mean that 4f that is like 3f here? Still and all, that is one stout load for a .45, but the proof is in the pudding, which is your success. Nice job! Nice pup too!!!!
I would love to see how that patterns out at 25 yards on a 3'X3' target. I'd do it myself but I don't have a .45 smoothie, I'd better get to it!
Robin

 

[PathfinderNC]

Fool not Phil I believe

I know - I was jesting about his accent

 

[Britsmoothy]

You mean that 4f that is like 3f here? Still and all, that is one stout load for a .45, but the proof is in the pudding, which is your success. Nice job! Nice pup too!!!!
I would love to see how that patterns out at 25 yards on a 3'X3' target. I'd do it myself but I don't have a .45 smoothie, I'd better get to it!
Robin

3f doesn't flow through the nipple like this does.

 

[Des52]

Good day of hunting Britsmoothy, give Jess a pat for me.

 

[Spikebuck]

Great hunt!

Whenever one of my dogs is doing that there's usually the rotting remains of some long dead animal under it!!!

 

[Bigpete]

I'm very much tempted to bore out my flintlock to say 52 cal smoothbore and see if I can find some 4f after your success.

 

[Britsmoothy]

I'm very much tempted to bore out my flintlock to say 52 cal smoothbore and see if I can find some 4f after your success.

Give it a go, it's grand stuff. Just use a 1/4 less than you otherwise would.

 

[Bigpete]

Give it a go, it's grand stuff. Just use a 1/4 less than you otherwise would.

Thats what I was thinking. Cost effective too

 

[bud in pa]

I've got a dog that loves to back wiggle in the snow! Gives me chills to watch him.

 

[Sandro_Ventania]

3f doesn't flow through the nipple like this does.

How is the accuracy of this .45 smoothbore, with ball and patch?

 

[Britsmoothy]

How is the accuracy of this .45 smoothbore, with ball and patch?

Some say in the spirit of the law here in the UK a ball should not be used, for legal reasons surrounding being held in connection to a shotgun license here.


Some say that the letter of the law does not cover ball being shot from a muzzleloader shotgun in the uk.

Those that believe the latter say it shoots very well. Certainly good enough to 50yds if after big game, if it was legal of course.