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[charlie cleveland]

some one here posted that they used round ball loads in there shotgun..they said they poured no 7 1/2 or 8 shot around the ball...i m presuming they did this to help as a buffer to help with accuracy..was wondering if any body else has done this..i woulde try it in the 8 ga round ball loads if it would help...what do ya ll think...charlie

[Dean Romig]

I don't think it is advisable but especially don't put small shot in front of the ball - it's like shooting with gravel and junk in the bore obstructing the ball

[Holeshot]

That would be true if a wad was not used.

[wayne goerres]

Hello Charlie. I wouldnt add shot to the load. Just adds weight to the load and will significantly increase recoil.

[OH Osthaus]

I would wonder what the logic is - the bird shot isn't going to help with a deer,

The 18th century British Brown Bess load was a ball and three buck shot, to make mass volley fire more effective.

[charlie cleveland]

guess i ll just leave it alone and not add shot to the load..still wonder though why shot was added... next weekend i will hopefully get a shot with the round ball load our deer season begins...charlie

[Holeshot]

The biggest round ball I have is .54 cal. It fits loose in a 12 ga. plastic wad . The shot helps hold it centered and adds weight to help seal the load. If you had proper sized roundballs this idea wouldn't matter. But I don't.

[charlie cleveland]

thanks holeshot..my round ball is not perfect either but i can not use a wad with my round ball load its to tight in the hull by doing that...guess i will not get to try the shot with it..but i will keep your idea in mind even better it will go in my notes so i wont forget.after i get a deer with the 8 ga ball i will try the 10 and other ga s your idea might get put to use then.. charlie

[Bill Murphy]

I don't think you need anything in with the eight gauge ball to kill a 350 pound whitetail. The ball will be enough. We would like a report on the kill, however. Be sure to tell us how many pernts your whitetail has on his herns, eastern style, wun side. Or is it western style, wun side?

[Double Lab]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

I don't think you need anything in with the eight gauge ball to kill a 350 pound whitetail. The ball will be enough. We would like a report on the kill, however. Be sure to tell us how many pernts your whitetail has on his herns, eastern style, wun side. Or is it western style, wun side?

350lb. Whitetail? I'd love to see that one!