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That would be true if a wad was not used.
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Hello Charlie. I wouldnt add shot to the load. Just adds weight to the load and will significantly increase recoil.
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11-09-2013, 09:13 AM | #5 | ||||||
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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.
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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
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11-10-2013, 05:56 AM | #7 | ||||||
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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.
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11-10-2013, 10:16 AM | #8 | ||||||
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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
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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?
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