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General discussion => Black Powder Shooting => Topic started by: Chris in SE PA on March 09, 2025, 08:28:08 PM

Title: Finally got my Fowler to the range.
Post by: Chris in SE PA on March 09, 2025, 08:28:08 PM
I was waiting for a nice sunny day that wasn't freezing cold.

For the 1st time I took it out, I was really happy with the results.
(https://i.ibb.co/kgYf10p1/20250226-135311.jpg) (https://ibb.co/BV8xNjmN)

(https://i.ibb.co/sJp0Qn3V/20250226-131825.jpg) (https://ibb.co/G3fKkyP5)

(https://i.ibb.co/9mFbTbxt/20250226-132210.jpg) (https://ibb.co/8nWr5ryc)
Title: Re: Finally got my Fowler to the range.
Post by: Chris in SE PA on March 09, 2025, 08:31:14 PM
The pictures are from 25 yards. It was shooting a little low and maybe slightly to the right. But, for the 1st time it went great.

The pictures are of 7/8 ounces of #6 and 10 pellets of 00.
Title: Re: Finally got my Fowler to the range.
Post by: Kurt on March 10, 2025, 06:50:33 PM
I am sure you know, raising the comb or a lighter cheek weld to the comb will raise that pattern. A very tight pattern for only 7/8 ounce of shot. It may pattern well at 30 yards with a full ounce? I wouldn't be afraid to turkey hunt with that!
Title: Re: Finally got my Fowler to the range.
Post by: Daryl on March 11, 2025, 02:47:03 AM
That IS a nice tight pattern with the #6's.
Title: Re: Finally got my Fowler to the range.
Post by: Bob Gerard on March 11, 2025, 04:11:21 AM
Is the barrel choked? Nice pattern!
Title: Re: Finally got my Fowler to the range.
Post by: Chris in SE PA on March 11, 2025, 06:34:50 PM
Yes, it's choked. That was the modified tube.
(https://i.ibb.co/FLmLxrfT/20250226-143942.jpg) (https://ibb.co/TxYxvfn3)

I plan on using a rear sight and trying a full choke next time I am at the range.
Title: Re: Finally got my Fowler to the range.
Post by: Daryl on March 11, 2025, 07:08:46 PM
What was the "load" composed of, please, ie: powder amount, make and F rating as well as wads.
Title: Re: Finally got my Fowler to the range.
Post by: JeffG on March 11, 2025, 08:27:07 PM
Very nice! Enjoy!
Title: Re: Finally got my Fowler to the range.
Post by: Daryl on March 11, 2025, 09:30:42 PM
As normal with modern chokes, BP loads usually throw one choke UP!
Title: Re: Finally got my Fowler to the range.
Post by: Chris in SE PA on March 12, 2025, 01:45:32 PM
70 grains of 2 FFg

2 cardboard over powder cards.

A 20 gauge Remington wad. I used a utility knife and cut open a modern shell. I was careful not to spill any shot. That's what I'm basing the 7/8 charge upon. It said so on the box. I was extremely careful to make sure there was no smokeless powder still on the bottom of the wad.

1 thick over shot wad.
Title: Re: Finally got my Fowler to the range.
Post by: Daryl on March 12, 2025, 09:28:47 PM
Thanks Chris.
Title: Re: Finally got my Fowler to the range.
Post by: Chris in SE PA on March 14, 2025, 07:04:33 PM
I ordered some of the crazy expensive TSS shot today. That's what I plan on using for turkeys. I further plan on getting everything else dialed in before shooting any of that.
Title: Re: Finally got my Fowler to the range.
Post by: Daryl on March 15, 2025, 12:49:33 AM
What size did you get? I have heard of guys using #9 Tungsten for turkey.
You might want to use a 20 bore steel shot sleeve with that stuff to protect the bore & of course, couple cards between powder and the plastic wad.
Title: Re: Finally got my Fowler to the range.
Post by: Chris in SE PA on May 02, 2025, 03:59:34 AM

(https://i.ibb.co/bj3nRpRx/20250501-110901.jpg) (https://ibb.co/9mvj3R3J)

(https://i.ibb.co/1t5h34L2/20250501-110857.jpg) (https://ibb.co/NdPQXGsY)
Title: Re: Finally got my Fowler to the range.
Post by: grouse on May 02, 2025, 04:24:46 AM
That is quit the pattern!  How far?
Title: Re: Finally got my Fowler to the range.
Post by: Chris in SE PA on May 02, 2025, 06:52:45 AM
That's 42 yards.

I was amazed.  I would have never expected to be able to keep it that tight.  It's actually too tight for anything other than turkeys.

That's a 12" circle and a 24" circle. The pellet count is of the 12" circle.

3/4 ounce of 7.5s and 3/4 ounce of 9.5s. Mylar wad. 70 grains of Goex FFg. No over powder wads, just and over shot card.
Title: Re: Finally got my Fowler to the range.
Post by: Chris in SE PA on May 02, 2025, 07:24:25 AM
When I did the trial with lead shot, the wads weren't as tight to the bore. These newer wads are slightly over bore. They were a pain to ram down the barrel. That's why I decided to skip the over powder card.

The tungsten can damage your barrel. So, the wad is made out of Mylar which is stronger than a normal plastic wad.
Title: Re: Finally got my Fowler to the range.
Post by: Daryl on May 02, 2025, 06:48:35 PM
I also found the steel shot wads slightly larger than the lead-shot wads.
Beautiful pattern for longer range ducks depending on shot size.
Title: Re: Finally got my Fowler to the range.
Post by: Chris in SE PA on May 02, 2025, 11:50:03 PM
That pattern is actually too tight for anything other than turkey.

I like 30" at the desired range.