[blackpowder]

More shooting and tweaking to do for some better results, maybe. 40 yards, #9 TSS.

 

[410-er]

There was a gunsmith years ago that took H&R 10 ga shotguns,Cut the barrels down,machine it and insert a 12 ga sleeve in it.He guaranteed 42 pellets in head and neck at 40 yds of #4 shot.

 

[Moss]

Is that the original choke for that

 

[blackpowder]

Is that the original choke for that

yes

 

[6-DASHER]

that's more than enough TSS hits to harvest the bird, those little needles go right through those festhers...for the llast5 decades we were happy if our 12 guage magnums did that with a lot more pain involved..

 

[ZDC]

I mean , that's a dead bird

 

[Bowguy67]

There was a gunsmith years ago that took H&R 10 ga shotguns,Cut the barrels down,machine it and insert a 12 ga sleeve in it.He guaranteed 42 pellets in head and neck at 40 yds of #4 shot.

Mark Bansner did that. Not sure if that’s who you were thinking of. He does rifles now but was big w turkey guns a bit. Had him do work on multiple guns

 

[Bowguy67]

Buddy can I ask the ga? Looks sorta open especially with the tiny shot. I’m thinking you should try shooting a bigger target. You might not be centered

 

[blackpowder]

Buddy can I ask the ga? Looks sorta open especially with the tiny shot. I’m thinking you should try shooting a bigger target. You might not be centered

.410, as stated, it's a start. Next will be at a large sheet of paper to see exactly where the center of the pattern is and adjust from there. I have another choke on the way and some #9.5 TSS. We will see what things are next weekend after putting in some more bench time.

 

[Bowguy67]

.410, as stated, it's a start. Next will be at a large sheet of paper to see exactly where the center of the pattern is and adjust from there. I have another choke on the way and some #9.5 TSS. We will see what things are next weekend after putting it some more bench time.

My apologies bud. For some reason don’t see the ga posted anywhere but you could have a perfect choke. 9-9.5 isn’t really gonna make a tremendous difference imo. Try the bigger paper first. I’m betting you’re off poa
Walmart sells a moving paper, you’ll get hundreds for a few bucks. They’re bout 2’or so squared. They’re thin but perfect. You could staple them to a piece of ply, a pallet, etc. Not sure where you’re patterning.
Another bit of advice and this might matter to you on a few fronts. Start super close. For one it’ll help you center the pattern up close. It’ll show which way you need to move sight to center. Remember super close you’ll print slightly low with glass. Don’t adjust for that too much. But realize when the bird is super close you’ll cut off his beard by not aiming up a couple inches. You should be dead on height wise I’d bet by 10-15 yards. Also if you only stay further range and are just slightly off a miss could easily happen up close. It’s important to be on at that range. That’s where more of the shots seem to happen. Use cheap loads to do initial adjustments only using expensive shot once in the ballpark

 

[blackpowder]

13/16 oz of #9 TSS, 295 pellets, 7/8 oz of #9.5 TSS 395 pellets. I would say that is a pretty significant increase. As I have stated, "it's a start".Wanted to see what it would do right out of the box and now the fun begins

 

[blackpowder]

I debated for the last 2 months on buying this gun. I really like the looks and feel of it, but couldn't bring myself to buy a gun made in the ROC! I do my best to not give them any money, but the other options just didn't appeal to me. Cost was not the factor, I would have spent whatever if it was what I wanted. That being said, it really is a nice little shotgun. Workmanship, fit, finish and function are all good and it is a dream to shoot. I am too old to get beat up anymore and this fits the bill perfectly and will be a great gun to carry when I don't want to carry the flintlock. I had 2 new red dots here, an AT3 and a Sight mark, I put on the SM. The rail that comes on it is nice, it lets you still see your front bead as well as using the RD. I am anxious to see what this little gun is capable of, time will tell.

 

[Fairchild #17]

The difference from 9 to 9.5 in numbers will be significant.
I’d love to see straight 10s in a .410 load

 

[blackpowder]

The difference from 9 to 9.5 in numbers will be significant.
I’d love to see straight 10s in a .410 load

Next year, someone will make them.

 

[B B]

It's a great gun for sure. Feels like you're carrying a toy, shoots great and does the job of any 12ga just as good if not better. That being said, would it be okay if I borrowed your flintlock when you take the .410 out?

 

[blackpowder]

It's a great gun for sure. Feels like you're carrying a toy, shoots great and does the job of any 12ga just as good if not better. That being said, would it be okay if I borrowed your flintlock when you take the .410 out?

Which one? The 20 or 28 gauge?

 

[B B]

Which one? The 20 or 28 gauge?

Either/or... beggars can't be choosers.

 

[blackpowder]

Either/or... beggars can't be choosers.

Where are you located?

 

[B B]

I'll PM you. I have too many people looking for me most of which I've borrowed their guns.

 

[bhbohfarm123]

Buddy's nephew used a rig like that to get a turkey at 43 yards over here in Ohio. Didn't have as much luck using the gun on deer though......