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    Do's and Don'ts when buying first BP shotgun

    I have been researching hard! I figured I had better learn a good bit about what all is out there as well as what a lot of these terms I am unfamiliar with mean, for instance the "trade gun" and "jug choke". I am headed in to work tonight and hopefully it will be a slow night so I will get the...
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    Do's and Don'ts when buying first BP shotgun

    I just got back from union city with a batch of #11 caps and the proper size cleaning jag for this 10 gauge. That video was very helpful. I cut the top off a jug, filled it with hot water and Dawn. Gave the barrels a good plunging then dry patched them and blew them dry. Ran a couple of the pre...
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    Do's and Don'ts when buying first BP shotgun

    Excellent, thanks for the info. I am about to get in the truck and run down to Dixie Gun Works in just a few minutes and see what they have and pick up some cleaning supplies.
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    Do's and Don'ts when buying first BP shotgun

    Roger that. Thanks man. I am going to make a quick trip down to Dixie tomorrow and see how much their powder is, but I think what I'll do is make a bulk online order. Once you have to pay the hazmat on an order you might as well get a good size haul on an order. I think I'll order several of the...
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    Do's and Don'ts when buying first BP shotgun

    Gotcha. So they will work with regular BP but also pyrodex or whatever if you have to use that in a pinch. In today's world you have to plan for worst case scenario. If I purchase a large lot of the 1075+ then I should be in good shape for whatever powder I might end up having to use.
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    Do's and Don'ts when buying first BP shotgun

    I would assume there is no reason to not go with the 1075+
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    Do's and Don'ts when buying first BP shotgun

    Any appreciable difference between the 1075 and 1075+
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    Do's and Don'ts when buying first BP shotgun

    I'm seeing the RWS 1075 #11's available in a few places. They appear to be a bit higher than the CCI, which aren't in stock. Are the RWS caps good to go for any standard #11 percussion cap needs?
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    Do's and Don'ts when buying first BP shotgun

    Also, I would definitely entertain a single barrel. I just really like double guns, but I would certainly look at a single barrel.
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    Do's and Don'ts when buying first BP shotgun

    On a side note, are percussion caps even available? I have noticed they don't seem to be in stock anywhere. I have a couple hundred I think, but I was just curious if they have become impossible to get, along with large rifle magnum primers.
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    Do's and Don'ts when buying first BP shotgun

    I am definitely looking. I have a lot of studying to do. The 20 gauge @stank has listed looks very nice.
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    Do's and Don'ts when buying first BP shotgun

    Only looking at "new to me" I don't mind at all if it is an older or vintage gun. I'm just looking to get into a B.P shotgun
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    Do's and Don'ts when buying first BP shotgun

    Excellent. I was looking at those. There was also a Taylor's I believe that I saw online. Both looked to be high quality. I only live about 35 or 40 miles from Dixie Gun Works. I suppose I could ride down and chat with them as well. That's where I picked up all the equipment to load for the...
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    Do's and Don'ts when buying first BP shotgun

    Percussion, double barrel. I have never truly gotten into having a gun "fit" for me. I have always shot pretty much stock or factory shotguns and they have worked for me pretty well. I do have a couple that fit really well and I could likely figure out what drop and such works best. As far as...
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    Do's and Don'ts when buying first BP shotgun

    I have been a member of a few different hunting/shooting forums for a while now so I know better than to post the old "I want to buy my first whatever, what should I get". Instead I'll give you all an idea of my plans for the gun and you all can feel free to chime in with what I should be...
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