Sxs muzzleloader

[Flbt]

I had a sxs ml 12 that I shot small game with.
It burned in a house fire.
There is a navy arms 12 ga sxs for sale loaclely not a bad price.
There a wma that primitive weapons are all that’s allowed.

I don’t like buckshot.
So does anyone have a suggestion/ tips for round balls?

The guy told me the gun rated for up to 120g is ff

 

[Jeff505]

This would seem an large size to hunt small game. I have a sxs perdersoli in .72 caliber, which is comparable to a 12 gauge in diameter. Track of the Wolf has 550 grain round balls (.715 diameter) that fit snuggly with a patch. Although The max load is 120 gr of FF, I found it was most accurate with 90 gr. It’s always good to find a reason to buy a gun. There are smaller muzzle loading sxs which might be better for small game. Good luck with your decision.

 

[Flbt]

This would seem an large size to hunt small game. I have a sxs perdersoli in .72 caliber, which is comparable to a 12 gauge in diameter. Track of the Wolf has 550 grain round balls (.715 diameter) that fit snuggly with a patch. Although The max load is 120 gr of FF, I found it was most accurate with 90 gr. It’s always good to find a reason to buy a gun. There are smaller muzzle loading sxs which might be better for small game. Good luck with your decision.

I used my old one I lost only on small game.
The wma wildlife management area has hogs.
In fl they list hogs as small game to give you more time to hunt them.
It’s the hogs I want to use the round balls on.
Sorry for any confusion.
Thanks I will check them out

 

[Ridge Runner]

I have a 10 ga, SxS, Pedersoli. It's rated for 109 grain max charge. I use ~75 grains volume of fff. It is accurate out to 50 yards.

My experience is not to good for max charge in a double shotgun using round ball, mini or maxi ball (conical slugs/bullets) as the pressure may cause the barrel weld to seperate and/or "warp" deregulating the barrels.

Double rifle barrels as in the, IIRC, Pedersoli Kodiak model, are made to handle heavier charges; sending round ball and conica bullets on to 100 - 100+ yards without any problem.

 

[Flbt]

I have a 10 ga, SxS, Pedersoli. It's rated for 109 grain max charge. I use ~75 grains volume of fff. It is accurate out to 50 yards.

My experience is not to good for max charge in a double shotgun using round ball, mini or maxi ball (conical slugs/bullets) as the pressure may cause the barrel weld to seperate and/or "warp" deregulating the barrels.

Double rifle barrels as in the, IIRC, Pedersoli Kodiak model, are made to handle heavier charges; sending round ball and conica bullets on to 100 - 100+ yards without any problem.View attachment 670201

Thanks

 

[Dirtdart]

The shotgun is fine for small game such as rabbit and squirrel but if you are seriously considering taking hogs you would be MUCH better served with a muzzleloading rifle. I would have to check the latest regulations but FL is fairly liberal as far as action or ignition type as well as optics.

 

[Josh P]

This would seem a large size to hunt small game. I have a sxs perdersoli in .72 caliber, which is comparable to a 12 gauge in diameter. Track of the Wolf has 550 grain round balls (.715 diameter) that fit snuggly with a patch. Although The max load is 120 gr of FF, I found it was most accurate with 90 gr. It’s always good to find a reason to buy a gun. There are smaller muzzle loading sxs which might be better for small game. Good luck with your decision.

These are near impossible to find new and almost as difficult in any used condition. It’s the only muzzleloader I wish was in more abundance.

 

[Flbt]

Thanks

The shotgun is fine for small game such as rabbit and squirrel but if you are seriously considering taking hogs you would be MUCH better served with a muzzleloading rifle. I would have to check the latest regulations but FL is fairly liberal as far as action or ignition type as well as optics.

They are
It’s just something I never did with the one that burned up.
And talking to the guy 300 will buy the gun
With some stuff with it.
I am on the list they’re a guy before me if he comes through I want even get the gun
Forms that out this morning.

 

[Dirtdart]

They are
It’s just something I never did with the one that burned up.
And talking to the guy 300 will buy the gun
With some stuff with it.
I am on the list they’re a guy before me if he comes through I want even get the gun
Forms that out this morning.

I would say that if you can pick up any SXS muzzleloading shotgun in good condition for $300 you should.
I really enjoyed using my Navy Arms on grouse when I got the chance.

 

[Flbt]

I would say that if you can pick up any SXS muzzleloading shotgun in good condition for $300 you should.
I really enjoyed using my Navy Arms on grouse when I got the chance.

If the other guy backs out I will most definitely be getting it

 

[Flbt]

Found out the other guy came through

Thanks for the help anyway

 

[Ridge Runner]

Found out the other guy came through

Thanks for the help anyway

Have you tried Muzzle Loadinding Rifle Association, then check out various gunmakers and Muzzle Loading shops. There are usually several shops with muzzleloading shotguns for sale both new and used.

You can also check out the State and Local Club shoots section for events near you.

You can also Google search Reenactment Foundation, Rendezvous, Longhunter, these are related organizations to the NMLRA. Members are dedicated to early American living, crafts, and much more.