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Booshway
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Amazing what a difference 48 hours and a change in weather can make…after last night’s rain, the heat and humidity this morning was like a steam bath…and birds were definitely not flying like they were Saturday morning.

Only got 8 shots, missed 2, put down 6, couldn’t find 1, brought out 5.
But that was enough to add a “notch” to “The Settler”…my .20ga Early Virginia.
She’s now taken Squirrels, a nice 10 pointer + Does, a Turkey, and Doves.
No question a .20ga Flintlock is a very versatile hunting gun.

The black powder Dove load I tried today was:
70grn measure of Goex 3F black powder
1/2” Circle Fly lubed cushion wad
(bare bore - no shot cup)
90grn measure of #7.5s
2 Circle Fly over shot cards



Flintlock Rifles & Smoothbores
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Way to go, rb.


*Young guys should hang out with old guys; old guys know stuff.*
 
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Beautiful. I am envious.
I am still having trouble killing paper.
 
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Booshway
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Nice going! It's that time of year again.
 
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Good shooting RB. Them doves would be good marinated in coca cola an then grilled with some spicy bbq sauce Big Grin


Nothing beats the feel of a handmade southern iron mounted flintlock on a crisp frosty morning
 
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