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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.