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Shooting Traditional Firearms and Weapons => General Interest => Topic started by: Fort Greene Ville on February 03, 2010, 08:51:33 PM

Title: Hey 36cal shooters
Post by: Fort Greene Ville on February 03, 2010, 08:51:33 PM

Anyone using #000 Buckshot in their 36 cal rifle or pistol? Just picked up a new pistol and when I got to looking at accessories I noticed Track of the Wolf has #000 buckshot swaged size .350

What's your thoughts?

FGV

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Post by: vthompson on February 03, 2010, 11:00:13 PM

I believe that whenever I run low on round balls, I am going to buy a 5lb. bag of 000 from Track of the Wolf and try them out. I seen that ad also. It is the same size that I am shooting now.

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Post by: snake eyes on February 04, 2010, 08:09:28 AM

FGV,
      Yep,they work fine! IMO I would try just a few prior to buying
5# from TOW or any other seller. Some barrels like them and
some don't..... I know .350 is .350,but in MHO all .36cal barrels are not the same.

snake-eyes

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Post by: Swamp on February 04, 2010, 02:24:37 PM

Question FGV? What pistol did you buy? Is it a front stuffer, or a BP revolver? If a revolver, you will need RB in .375, not .350. Just checking first.

I have a .36 TC Seneca, and it likes the a .350 RB, whether swaged or cast. I've never tried 000 buck, but want to someday.

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Post by: Fort Greene Ville on February 05, 2010, 12:29:10 PM

Swamp
It is a front stuffer. In fact it is a target styled pistol. I'll post some pics tonight.
Yep I knew about the revolver sizing I'm just hoping the buckshot works.
I will be going to Fremont Oh for their indoor trade fair and I hope to pick up the loading accessories and some balls to try for size.

FGV

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Post by: flintlock62 on February 05, 2010, 01:41:54 PM

I' ve been using 000 for years in my .36 and have been trying to get that across people for a long time.  I haqve weighed, measured for roundness and see no difference from the swaged balls.  One heck of a lot cheaper!!!

Title: pictures added
Post by: Fort Greene Ville on February 05, 2010, 04:33:28 PM

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Sweet looking wood don't you think!  

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Post by: followed by on February 05, 2010, 07:21:20 PM

FGV; I have .360's if you need some. Use them in a Douglas XX on a Bedford Co. flinter.

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Post by: Swamp on February 05, 2010, 08:13:05 PM

FGV, I wasn't sure what ya had, but thought I'd post the sizing thing anyways. That is a cool looking pistol. Well, hopefully the 000 buck works for ya. If'in you get some, please post your results. I would like to see how well it shoots. Thanks for posting the photos.

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Post by: Hanshi on February 08, 2010, 02:08:51 PM

After casting all my ammunition for the past 45 years I can't bring myself to stop.  I cast all my .36s and even .32s.