What size buckshot to use ?

[como]

Can anyone tell me what size buckshot to use in a .32 cal flintlock.

 

[squirejohn]

#1 buckshot is .300 & 300 is .320"d

 

[squirejohn]

Whoops I mean't to say #0 buckshot is .320 "diameter

 

DO NOT use buck shot in a muzzle-loader its TOO HARD, got antimony in it...use a CAST PURE LEAD .310 BALL :imo:

 

[Slowpoke]

Buckshot is fine to use in muzzleloader. I shoot 1/2 inch groups at 25 yards and 1 inch groups at 50. As far as it being hard, Hornady's Buckshot assays at 98.76 and that's plenty soft enough to use in any muzzleloader... the biggest impurity when I had it done was gold.
You can get it from Track of the Wolf for about $15 shipped to your door. In a 5 pound box it has about 720 shots. A lot cheaper making than your own (time is money)or buying it by the 100.

Chuck

:imo:

 

If "Time is Money"??? How come I don't get paid to shoot full auto anymore??? It IS quicker... :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Still "I" would NOT recommend useing HARD balls in a RIFLE -GUN, Smooth-bore....O.K. :imo: :results:

 

Hornady #1 buck is what you want. It's plenty close enough to being pure lead, and there is NO PURE lead. 99.99999% maybe but not 100%.
The Hornady buck is perfectly acceptable.

 

[kvistads]

I've used Hornady buckshot in my .32 pistols with no problems at all. You can get it real cheap at Midsouth Shooters Supply in TN. They have a website www.midsouthshooterssupply.com

It is the best alternative for roundballs in .32 caliber. By the way, you can also use #000 buck for .36 caliber. It is .350 in diameter.

Russell :RO: