Muzzleloaders are all I used for years. I have a T/C System One 12 g. I have to order wads and cards since Bass Pro doesn't carry what ordinary people want these days. It definitely is a blast to shoot. I shoot about 2 1/4 oz of 6 shot with 100 grains of FFg.
I just got an old percussion 16-gauge side in an online auction, and I pick it up tomorrow in Knoxville. It is a side by side made by a Thomas Kent in London. Wood stock has expected dings and scratches, but the metal appears to be in relatively decent shape
despite the blueing being 90% gone.
As mentioned earlier, I've shot muzzleloading rifles for more than 40 years, but have never shot a muzzleloading shotgun before. I know absolutely nothing about them, so this will a totally new learning experience for me. I'm assuming I'll have to use some type of patch or cork over the shot to hold it in place, but do folks use a wad like you would if you are reloading shotshells.
I'm also leaning toward lighter loads for obvious safety reasons, so after a bit of range time, any shots at a tom would be limited to 25 yards or less.
If you have time, would you mind describing the process you use and listing what all equipment and supplies I'm going to have to get?
