I took delivery this week of my smooth rifle that sports a Colerain turkey choked barrel. The rifle was built by Ed Wenger of Catlett, Virginia. I can't find enough words to describe Ed's superb workmanship.
As with any new muzzleloader, I find that part of the fun is working up loads suitable for several yardages and I intend to begin that this week. I've talked with individuals that own a similarly barrelled gun and find that their components seem to vary in their charges. Powder charges vary; some use an over-the-powder card and some do not; some use a fiber wad and some use two over-the powder cards in lieu of a fiber wad; and some use one over-the-shot card and some use two.
This is the first gun I have that shoots shot and I'd like members of this forum that have a Colerain turkey choked barrel to share there particular favorite load...give me something to shoot for, so to speak. I'm looking for opinions on how a fiber wad, or lack of one, affects the pattern of shot. What's the comfortable range with their particular load and so on. What I'm hoping to see is this, is there any similarity or common load being used for this particular barrel. All responses are welcome and thanks in advance.
Dan
