Muzzleloading shotgun?

[ElPollo]

Any m/l shotgun folks here? Started messing around with a Navy Arms 12 ga SxS. Barrels are cyl x cyl like most original guns. Hoping to take a few quail and maybe a turkey in the spring. Shot a few different loads out of it this weekend to try to get some decent patterns. Best patterns were from about 65 grains of Goex 2F with an 1/8” oiled wad, 90 grains of #7 shot by volume, and another 1/8” oiled was on top. Pretty decent patterns to 25 yds. Pretty big gaps at 30 yds. Would love to hear what’s been working for others.

 

[Billy Goat]

@Wrench

 

[ElDiablito]

Ahh yes, the famous “Skychief load”….

Yeah, I’ve got a couple White Tominator shotguns. I primarily use them for turkey but also hunt small game and predators from time to time. Usually with a variation of:

5 gr black powder igniter
85 gr 2F 777
lubed wool wad
TUPRW12 wad
2 oz #9 TSS shot (with a 1/4” 20 ga felt wad in the bottom of the wad to take up space)
1/4” wool felt over shot wad or card wad

Shoots fantastic to 70-80 yards.