1863 springfield 16ga

[kennedy759]

I posted this in long guns when I should have posted here, 1863 springfield converted to 16ga. I know nothing about black powder and would like to shoot it, Soooo, what percussion caps do I buy, what powder and what patches? plan on using 1 oz of shot(I reload 16 ga so have plenty of shot)

 

[Max Volume]

You will need to know if the nipple was converted also. An unaltered version will use musket caps that have four wings
on them. If the nipple was converted it may be the common #11. Musket caps are larger in diameter.

 

[Slow Hand]

Musket cap next to a #11. I would use 1Fg or 2Fg powder. I’m no muzzle loading shotgun expert but I think you generally load powder, over powder cushion wad, shot, then a thin over shot wad to hold it in.

I think it was Circle Fly that I used to get them from. Looks like track of the wolf has a wide variety of sizes. I’d say measure your bore best you can and order a bag of them.

Cards & wads for muzzle loading shotguns - Track of the Wolf

Cards & wads for muzzle loading shotguns Our muzzleloading wads are full bore diameter. Most modern wads are made undersize, to fit within a paper or plastic cartridge case. Specify the gauge and wad or card type: "A" card: .125" thick, over powder, waterproof, to seal the powder...

www.trackofthewolf.com

 

[Slow Hand]

just saw this in my new Dixie Gun works catalog…

 

[Noble Sniper]

I don’t have anything to add…. Neat piece and some great info!!!

 

[kennedy759]

finally shot it, tried 50, 60 and 70 gr of ff pyrodex, #11 cap and 1oz #8 shot, the 70 gr felt like a reg shotgun in my shoulder, and the best pattern. it was a hoot and a holler

 

[Slow Hand]

That’s awesome! No go roll a big fat bunny with it! Or go the trap range and freak out the guys with $20K Kriegoffs!

 

[Batchief909]

Beautiful rifles!