Howdy folks, here is what I have been working on. Got some 410 wads from a generous member here on the site and put them to good use.What I used is a Jukar 45 cal percussion barrel that is 9 in long. Wrapped the wads with tracing paper and tucked the excess under the wad cup. When loading I used 25 grs of fffg powder ,first put felt wad over powder then slid paper patched wad down flush with barrel and poured homemade #7 shot into wad, finished with leather wad pushing it down barrel firm but not to hard.At 12 ft had a very good pattern. Paper fell off within 3 foot and wad was picked up and petals opened up perfect.Now I think I'm ready for Copperheads and Rattlesnake if they mess with me !Shot 7 times and barrel was not fouled at all. You guys have a good week