Missing targets with black powder

[Matt Stolley]

Andrew, you stated that you are using square loads with 2f powder.
I have found that square loads pattern better using 1f powder. If using 2f, I back off on the powder by 10-15% and patterns improve.
You did not say whether or not the cushion wads are lubricated or dry. I lighty lube mine with bore butter which helps to keep the bp fouling soft.
I also put an overshot card on top of the cushion wad to keep shot from embedding in the cushion wad.
Hope this helps.

[Andrew Sukel]

Thanks. I never considered a card on top of the wad. I will try cutting back some also.
I wasn’t to Concerned about speed and leads to mess with my head but missing straight away and incoming targets at a short distance makes me think there’s something wrong with my loads.

As far as components , magtech brass, circle fly 11ga 1/8” nitro card, circle fly 11ga 1/2” no lube fiber wad
Chadditte paper, 13ga circle fly 1/8 nitro card, 13 ga 1/2” fiber wad.