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I have a Pedersoli SXS 12ga, older lightweight one, about 6lbs with browned barrels with a differential fixed choke constriction.
I really don't like misfires so installed 209 ignition nipples to be sure I don't miss bird opportunities. Misfires stopped when I got rid of the percussion cap nipples.
Looking for suggestions on what powder, wad, and shot load combinations have worked for you.
I have done OK nontoxic shot area pheasant hunting with 70gr FFg and 1oz #5 bismuth or tungsten matrix in premeasured capped plastic test tubes for speed loading.
For wadding I use a thin overpowder card, bore buttered felt cushion, another thin card, then shot, and another thin overshot card.
I've tried more powder but the patterns tend to get blown.
I cannot get fiber wads down past my choke constrictions, so tend to rely on flexible wad materials.
I played with pillow ticking and paper shot cups but found no advantage over time lost.
I cannot use steel, or hevishot in this shotgun. It patterns lead beautifully but I can't use it hunting my area.
I really don't like misfires so installed 209 ignition nipples to be sure I don't miss bird opportunities. Misfires stopped when I got rid of the percussion cap nipples.
Looking for suggestions on what powder, wad, and shot load combinations have worked for you.
I have done OK nontoxic shot area pheasant hunting with 70gr FFg and 1oz #5 bismuth or tungsten matrix in premeasured capped plastic test tubes for speed loading.
For wadding I use a thin overpowder card, bore buttered felt cushion, another thin card, then shot, and another thin overshot card.
I've tried more powder but the patterns tend to get blown.
I cannot get fiber wads down past my choke constrictions, so tend to rely on flexible wad materials.
I played with pillow ticking and paper shot cups but found no advantage over time lost.
I cannot use steel, or hevishot in this shotgun. It patterns lead beautifully but I can't use it hunting my area.
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