Muzzleloading shotgun questions

[pfonzi29]

I recently acquired a TK2000, have yet to fire it. I got Knight shot cups, which come with cork overshot wads. My questions are:

1. Do I need overpowder wad? I’ve seen them mentioned on other threads here. YouTube video from Knight just loaded shotcup directly onto powder…

2. Do you clean bore inbetween shots? I do with my Traditions 50 caliber…should I do the same with muzzleloader shotgun?

Thanks!

 

[ElDiablo]

Depends on the components you’re using. Probably don’t need an over powder wad but you may see better patterns (with lead shot) if you give them a little cushioning (and/or buffering) so they don’t deform as much upon ignition. I use one. There are lots of good options in 12 ga wads/shot cups - you don’t necessarily have to spring for Knight cups. You may want to try some TSS shot too - its head and shoulders better than lead.

As for cleaning (swabbing), I’ve never found it necessary with 777 in my shotgun especially if you’re using a lubed over powder wad. Which powder are you gonna use?

I don’t have a Knight but I do shoot a White Tominator 12 ga. This is my current turkey load:

5 grV black powder igniter
85 grV 2F 777
lubed wool wad
TUPRW12 wad
2 oz #9 TSS shot (with a 1/4” 20 ga felt wad in the bottom of the wad to take up space)
1/4” wool felt over shot wad

 

[pfonzi29]

Thanks for the great info. Plan to use Triple 7 powder. Would love to shoot TSS but just ordered Knight Red Hot #4 and #6 so I guess I’ll try that first. Might get some shot buffer.