Buck and ball

[briang]

Anyone ever loaded buck and ball? I'd like to try it but am not sure how to load it. Can I just use data for the same weight of shot?
Thanks guys

[stubshaft]

I have loaded buck and ball in a reproduction .69 cal. musket. I don't think you could duplicate it in any type of modern shell as it woul weich about 2oz+ in a 12 ga.. I have tried it too in a Pedersoli 12 ga. double. It is a simple process, powder, overpowder card, felt wad, 6 - 9 OO buck or comparable weight shot, 690" ball and card wad to top it off. Used primarily by early hunters to harvest game. When you shoot a single shot musket changing loads while hunting was NOT an option.

[briang]

Thanks for the reply, I think I'll try 3-6 pellets of OO and a .69 ball, should be light enough.

[Silicon Wolverine]

i use 6 00 buck and 50 cal round ball with 9 pellet data. works perfect.

SW

[briang]

Do you put the ball over or under the buck? I'm thinking over, not sure why

[Silicon Wolverine]

pack six 00 in teh bottom and seat the ball on top. i usually use an overshot wad as well.

SW

[briang]

Thanks