.58/24 smoothbore loads

[Cody B]

I’m in the process of getting a Northstar trade gun in .58. I’ve never messed with this caliber before. I would like to know what kind of loads are being shot in this caliber. Both patch/ball,shot and powder charges.

[P.Bigham]

One of caywoods I had years ago liked 65 grains of 3 ffff patched ball shot like a rifle at 25 yds.  One ragged hole of a bench.

[Keith Zimmerman]

For target, I shoot 55gr 2F, felt wad, 15th patch with .570 ball.  I use 70gr for hunting.

For shot, I use 70gr 2F, wasp nest, 80gr shot, and wasp nest on top.

[Cody B]

For target, I shoot 55gr 2F, felt wad, 15th patch with .570 ball.  I use 70gr for hunting.

For shot, I use 70gr 2F, wasp nest, 80gr shot, and wasp nest on top.

Is that load tight loading. I ordered some .562 balls. I have .10 and .22 patching. Thought I would start there and see how it works.

[Keith Zimmerman]

Nope.  Not bad at all.  I get better accuracy than using a 10th  patch.  Best thing is just try different combinations.

[Hungry Horse]

 Since you’re experiencing, try your .562 ball dropped right down on top of 85 Or 90 grains of 2F and held in place with a piece of lightly greased wool blanket, or some hornets nest. You might be shocked how well this shoots.

  Hungry Horse