T/C Encore or TK 2000....TSS?

[1iagobblergetter]

I have both these muzzleloaders and I'm wondering has anyone tried figuring out a load using TSS or is there a reason maybe not to try using it? I have around 10# of Tss and 5# of Htl I'd like to do something with. Thanks

[wvmntnhick]

I've wondered the same thing. Don't have a ML shotgun but often thought about getting one. Just don't think I'd use it enough (or ever really) to warrant buying one.

[bpsmag1026]

I am shooting a TK2000 with 85 grains of 777 and 2 oz of copper plated #5's. I use the 3" TPS wads. It still has some kick but not as bad as the heavier loads. I killed one last year with this setup at 25 yds and it really hammered him. I haven't patterned this load at 40 yds so I keep my shots at 30 yds or less, as it has a nice even pattern at 30. I also use a cardboard type overpowder wad, which I have heard helps with the kick but I haven't tried this load without it to see.

[harmonizer]

Hi
FWIW I have an in-line 20 gauge with a Colonial TSTK2 .575 choke. I use 1.5 oz. Federal Heavyweight #7 in a BPI shot cup with a 3/16" 28 gauge styrofoam wad on the shot/in the cup, a 1/4" styrofoam wad over the shot/cup, 75 grains (by weight and I repeat 'by weight') of Blackhorn 209 (that is highly compressed) and a Federal 209A primer to send it on its way. Pellet count was 157 in a 9.75" circle at 30 yards with the cup having 4 slits half-way down. Last year's gobbler was shot at 40 yards with no slits in the cup and was the most instant-dead motionless gobbler I've ever seen. No pellets in breast meat and head was a bloody mess. This year I'm going to use 2 over-column styrofoam wads instead of 1, it's a conscience thing.
Sorry I can't divulge make/model as is a prototype. It's properly stocked and  equipped with fibre-optic sights, it's a dream to carry and sports a precision 2.5 LB factory trigger. The only drawback is that firing is a memorable event. The load used works great in my modern shotgun but not recommended for any other weapon. Last year's load was in the barrel for 9 days prior to firing.

[1iagobblergetter]

Sounds like an awesome ML ...It would be neat to see a picture of it sometime once it's developed. I bet Tss would really make it shine even more....

[reflexl]

I shot the heavy 13 in my Encore with 70grs 777. I used the BP Turkey ranger cup. With the cup full it wasn't as bad as my TK2000. Not even close. I did shoot a bird at exactly 40 yards and dropped it on the spot.

[MudCat]

I shoot an old TC Tree Hawk percussion cap 12 gauge muzzle loading shot gun. This gun is screw in choke compatible. I use a Carlson XR Longbeard choke in it. The TC thread are the same as Winchester/Mossberg threads. 

I only pattern to 27 yards. I don't field hunt and must of my shots are within that distance.

My original load was:
90 grains Goex BP
Lubed fiber wad
BPI TPS 12 gauge 2 3/4 shot cup.
110 grains measure volume of copper plated 6 shot.
Topped with another lubed fiber wad.

This load shot very well. The pattern was even and all most all of the shot stayed in a basketball sized circle.

This year I started using #9 TSS. The pattern is dense, but maybe a little bigger than a basketball.

My need step is to try to buffer the TSS. With this slightly wider pattern, I could possible start getting pellets in the breast meat.