First 8 gauge handloads

[charlie cleveland]

its not about being the fastest or the best its about going bang and not worrying about my gun or load....I would be proud to shoot a squirl or turkey with them loads your rolling out....charlie

[Milton C Starr]

Originally Posted by charlie cleveland

its not about being the fastest or the best its about going bang and not worrying about my gun or load....I would be proud to shoot a squirl or turkey with them loads your rolling out....charlie

Thanks Charlie, I think the fiber wads look interesting in the clear hulls. At some point I plan to get a wad punch and make my own overshot cards I read a 7/8s or 21-22mm wad punch works well for the 8 gauge.

[mobirdhunter]

Milton, you are the "Big Bore Master." I thought of you today while sitting in the gallery at the Rock Island auction and watching some nice 8 bore guns sell. You make me want to try one.

[Milton C Starr]

Originally Posted by Garry L Gordon

Milton, you are the "Big Bore Master." I thought of you today while sitting in the gallery at the Rock Island auction and watching some nice 8 bore guns sell. You make me want to try one.

I really like the 8 gauges and have gotten alot of great information from members here and from reading on the British forums. Most these big guns seemed to have been balanced fairly well so the weight doesnt really seem that bothersome. If you had to carry one a distance you could put it in a gunslip with a comfortable strap for carrying to your hunting spot.

Nothing will put a smile on your face like pulling the trigger on a 8 gauge.
You should get one never can tell when you might have a mute swan problem haha.

[mobirdhunter]

Originally Posted by Milton C Starr

I really like the 8 gauges and have gotten alot of great information from members here and from reading on the British forums. Most these big guns seemed to have been balanced fairly well so the weight doesnt really seem that bothersome. If you had to carry one a distance you could put it in a gunslip with a comfortable strap for carrying to your hunting spot.

Nothing will put a smile on your face like pulling the trigger on a 8 gauge.
You should get one never can tell when you might have a mute swan problem haha.

Unfortunately (or fortunately for my budget), Missouri bans the use of anything larger than a 10 gauge for any hunting. I will say that the 8s I've seen come up for sale at Rock Island have been eye catching...and tempting.

Enjoy your big guns!