Smoothbore+two ball=sucess

[Britsmoothy]

I tried something different today, dual ball loads in my .45 smoothrifle!

I only have small game to test on but I was pleasantly surprised! First shot was a neck shot at 30 yards! Both balls struck the neck.


Loading with a thin card, an oil soaked leather wad, ball, another leather, second ball and a thin card on top.
Another 30yard shot. One ball connected.



Shot three was a forty yard shot on a pheasant trying to conceal himself, he was a small target!



Shot five missed. A fifty yard shot at a rabbit. My fault as I gave some hold but on analysis it was not needed.
Shot six missed too.
Shots seven and eight were shot loads as I finished the day off waiting for birds coming to roost to finish with my limit for the day four.



Lovely warm weather and a little sun, not at work, a little smoothbore, bliss :hatsoff:

B.

 

[wattlebuster]

Brit you are the get er done guy across the big pond :thumbsup: an your pics are always very good. Keep em coming :thumbsup:

 

[rushlake1]

Now that's putting the smack down on them...
Bear loads for birds...
You must have some mean critters there.. :rotf:
Brits....no gaps between the round balls..
I ringed a 40.cal bbl that way.Ouch!
It's fun to try something different.
Always impressed when I see the round balls printing so close together.
Pheasant chowder in your future..Yum!
Great pictures...You are living right!
A day in the field is good for the soul.
Atta-boy! Hunt On

 

[Spikebuck]

You had quite a great day. :hatsoff:

I remember some "loaded for bear" tests that Roundball posted some time ago. Seems his printed in a nice figure 8.

 

[Britsmoothy]

I miss Roundballs contributions.

IIRC he was using a rifle?

B.

 

[Spikebuck]

I miss Roundballs contributions.

IIRC he was using a rifle?

B.

45 caliber rifle. Here's a couple of his posts on the subject:

Hunting Success with double ball

Range Test

Unfortunately, the pictures are gone, but all the information is there on the load.

 

[jamesthomas]

Good shooting Sir! I plan getting a 20ga. made this summer, I believe I have everything but the barrel. I have the stock etc. already.

 

[Herb]

http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/fusionbb/showpost.php?post/857645. This is in Traditional Muzzleloader Hunting on subject "Double Loads for Bear?", my post 05-15-10.

 

[Wes/Tex]

Great post and wonderful pics, as always. Heartiest congratulations! Miss seeing Ms. Sprocket but remember you saying she's getting along in years and getting tough for her. Still, looks like you've got a new hunting buddy! :thumbsup:

 

[jethro224]

Sounds like the day was spent well.
Nice pics.

 

[azmntman]

Nice Brit!

I observed the cold weather gear has taken many years off! I must try that, Im gettin old and seen a wrinkle at the corner of my eye a week or so ago! :rotf: