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TMA Postal Shoots / Re: OCTOBER POSTAL SHOOT and September Results
« Last post by Nessmuk on October 29, 2025, 04:32:34 PM »I finally got out to shoot!! 
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The Campfire / Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY cwgrizz!!!
« Last post by cwgrizz on October 29, 2025, 02:18:32 PM »Thanks for the B'day wishes
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TMA Postal Shoots / Re: OCTOBER POSTAL SHOOT and September Results
« Last post by No Powder on October 26, 2025, 07:46:05 PM »I certainly didn't want anyone to feel that way Jim. I just shoot my shots and what it is, it is. I guess this time I was the blind hog that found the acorn.
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Gun Building and Repair / Re: Pedersoli Charleville
« Last post by RobD on October 26, 2025, 01:45:17 PM »I don't like the idea of speed skidding a bare lead ball down the bbl (I load BP PPB 45-70 bore rider cartridges so the paper jacket prevents bbl leading). Add to this that most folks find that bare ball accuracy requires a large kick of powder, like 110 to 120 grains of 2F at the least. I load lubed patch balls or military paper cartridge loads, where both types insulate the lead from the bore. Usually 70 grains average of Swiss 1-1/2F for .62 (20ga), .66 (16ga) and .75 bores (.575, .625, and .690 diameter balls). If we're playing long distance (100yd) games I run 80-90 grains. I might also use Swiss 3F, too.
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Gun Building and Repair / Re: Pedersoli Charleville
« Last post by Bigsmoke on October 26, 2025, 01:28:46 PM »I think I will give that a try next time I am at a shooting range, whenever that might be.
Our local range might be opening next month, according to rumors that are circulating.
But I will believe that when I see it.
Our local range might be opening next month, according to rumors that are circulating.
But I will believe that when I see it.
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TMA Postal Shoots / Re: OCTOBER POSTAL SHOOT and September Results
« Last post by Salty on October 26, 2025, 12:16:40 PM »After seeing NoPowder?s bullseye, I?m embarrassed to submit mine.
But here it is.
But here it is.
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TMA Postal Shoots / Re: OCTOBER POSTAL SHOOT and September Results
« Last post by Salty on October 26, 2025, 12:14:02 PM »Wow Tom
I can?t even shoot that well off a rest!
I can?t even shoot that well off a rest!
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Gun Building and Repair / Re: Pedersoli Charleville
« Last post by RobD on October 26, 2025, 10:43:24 AM »A loose fitting .600 ball down a .690 hole shoot good?
That does kind of contradict logic but it would sure load easily.
Lubed heavy cotton duck cloth patch. I don't nor ever won't do the bare ball load thingy ... well, unless it's load of buck or bird lead shot.
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Gun Building and Repair / Re: Pedersoli Charleville
« Last post by Bigsmoke on October 26, 2025, 10:40:37 AM »A loose fitting .600 ball down a .690 hole shoot good?
That does kind of contradict logic but it would sure load easily.
That does kind of contradict logic but it would sure load easily.
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Gun Building and Repair / Re: Pedersoli Charleville
« Last post by RobD on October 26, 2025, 07:29:39 AM »I gotta admit, the particular Charlie shoots lights out, near one hole with a patched loose fitting .600 ball load down its .690 throat and at @ 25 yards off the bench.