What wads for shot in 69 Charliville?

[jd945043]

Hello All. I was gifted a 1777 French replica. 69 is 14 guage so what felt wads would be a good use in it. Just wondering is All.

 

[Comfortably_Numb]

If it's a .69 you'll want 14 guage wads.

 

[64Springer]

^^^That is the correct answer.^^^

 

[Billy-by-gosh]

What a great Gift! I'm assuming you have already miked the bore to verify its size. If so, 14 gauge is correct. Felt wads in that size might be scarce to locate tho'.
Should nothing be immediately available for your bore size, you could: 1) substitute card wads, 2) order a wad punch to make felt wads, 3) use available standbys, such as tow, wasp/hornets nest, soft leaves, or possibly even cornmeal/polenta for the O P wadding. Somehow, they all seem to work. Congrats on your new smoker - have fun and enjoy the journey!

 

[64Springer]

Dixie Gun Works has everything in 14ga.

 

[Dale Allen Raby]

Cotton balls?

 

[BillinOregon]

Also try Circle Fly wads. They make 'em all.

 

[user 43911]

This company has what you need (link below)

https://www.ballisticproducts.com/Overshot-Cards-500bag/productinfo/OS/14/
https://www.ballisticproducts.com/Fiber-Cushion-Filler-Wad-12/productinfo/FC/14 GA/

 

[user 43911]

Also if you want buckshot, birdshot. This is also what I purchased when I had a .32 (.310) for patched ball.

https://www.ballisticproducts.com/Super-Buck-Lead-1-8-lb_jar-300/productinfo/SBK01/