longcruise
70 Cal.
Reading the loading procedure by Skychief I'm wondering about the two different cards. It seems like the over powder card is different from the over shot card.
Wondering what I should order
Wondering what I should order
Now that makes so much sense but I never would have thought of it.The tiny holes allow enough air to escape that they seat flat on the powder.
With the Skychief load or in general?Instead of the hard nitro card over powder card, I use two over shot cards over the powder. I started doing this after reading an article written by Toby Bridges back in the 80’s. He said he used them and eliminated the need for two different cards.
The Skychief load is pretty specific, and most of us whom have tested it have found that changing any little thing can drastically change the results... We have also noticed that those who did not get good results did not follow the original description.Reading the loading procedure by Skychief I'm wondering about the two different cards. It seems like the over powder card is different from the over shot card.
Wondering what I should order
All the loads I use in my smoothbores. I also use the Skychief load.With the Skychief load or in general?
Nice 25yd pattern.Just shot this today at 25yds. I only use the thin "over shot" cards for everything. I also get good patterns by not using the lubed fiber wad and just topping it off with 2 thin os cards instead. Everything else is useless in my opinion, you just have to find the right balance of powder, shot and the number of cards
75gr ffg swiss
4 thin os cards
1 5/8 #6 lead
1/2 lubed fiber was
And yes, the turkeys head fell off!
Good info here. Urge you study pin on by Zonie. I have most all the cards and wads for 12 gauge. We should get out to the range to pattern and test a cylinder bored shotgun. I'd use 2F Goex or Schuetzen in it. Old blueprint paper or 4 foot square cardboard tacked to patterning board at Lupton range. Set up for 25 yards. Estill Ator recommended going up one gauge. I'll have to order some 10 gauge loading for an 11 gauge double barrel. You can order wads from Track or directly from those that supply TOTW. I like Circle Fly. Using lubed thick cushion wads between the powder and shot will blow holes in your pattern. I pin a safety pin on my hunting and game vest when chasing pheasants for perforating the over shot cards. Have Trius thrower and clays once you get it patterned.
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