Black powder loading 12 gauge shotgun shells

[LPMERKEL]

I need some info on how to load some 12 gauge black powder shotgun shells for my pre 1900 Ithaca double barrel with Damascus steel.

Thanks,:):confused:

[John Boy]

Black Powder Shotgun Shells

http://www.tbullock.com/bpsg.html

[GhostHawk]

I would start with 25 brass shotshells. Those will need slightly oversized nitro card, cushion filler wad, and overshot cards as the brass is thinner than plastic or paper hulls.

[Dale53]

Here is THE source for brass shells, oversize BP wads, etc. and information:

https://www.ballisticproducts.com/

Loading, shooting, and hunting with BP shells is a great way to "connect" with the past.

Enjoy!

Dale53

[longbow]

Dale beat me to it! I was going to suggest the same site. That is good info there.

Also something that might help is V.M. Starr's write up on muzzleloading shotguns:

http://home.insightbb.com/~bspen/starr.html

no info on cartridge loading but there may be some useful info in there on powder and shot charges, wads or cleaning and it is a good read anyway.

Longbow