Smoothbore Shooting undersized balls - Tested - 440's - 451's - 480's - 490's - .600's

[@Bayan1905]

I've had kind of the same luck shooting my Pedersoli Trade gun, but I found it out using .570, .580, tried out some .590" and then settled on .600" round balls. I know from some of what I've read and seen, they've found out that over the years that many times when it came to smoothbores shooters would stuff whatever they had available and make it work, but usually more than one of them at a time, almost like buckshot or buck n ball.

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

I'm guilty of that. On prior videos, I've stuffed arrows, toothpicks, chicken skewers, batteries and other things in the barrel to shoot I can't think of. The smoothbore is a VERY practical firearm to use.

[@Casy-sh4gr]

Happy Easter! I put some balls dow range yesterday as well with my 53 enfield. This video shows why we really enjoy black powder. There are so many variables that go into shooting, especially black powder, that it never gets monotonous! Keep inspiring Mark! I love seeing this sport growing, especially in today’s youth! They are the future of our past!

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

I agree totally about the different scenarios one can try out. Happy Easter back at you and thanks for watching...

[@strangleholdoutdoors]

Happy Easter!

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Happy Easter back at you and thanks for watching...

[@daveyjoweaver6282]

What a Lovely video for the Easter Bunny and for me! Having my first CuppaJO with Mark the maniac Shootin plum gud, I might add! A very Blessed Easter to you and your Family and I do hope that instead of eggs in your basket that the Easter Bunny gave you lead balls! Kind Thanks and Many Blessings! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Happy Easter back at you and thanks for watching...

[@kevincollins8014]

Very interesting but I think it's safe to say bigger is better in this case. Happy Easter to you and your entire family Mark! I'll be watching out for the next video

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Amen brother....Happy Easter back at you and thanks for watching...new video will be posted next Sunday morning.

[@jasondyer110]

Great fun Mark. Happy Easter we all appreciate you and your videos.

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Happy Easter back at you and thanks for watching...I enjoy trying these scenarios.

[@jeffjackson5331]

Awesome video Mark. Happy Easter and God Bless you and your family my friend.

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Happy Easter back at you and thanks for watching...

[@jeffjackson5331]

@@blackpowdermaniacshooter you are very welcome Mark. God Bless brother

[@olskool3967]

good video Mark, happy resurrection day,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Happy Easter back at you and thanks for watching...

[@revudoarthurarschan1071]

Happy Easter Mark😊 Best to have Easter Breakfast and Black Powder Fun together! God Bless! Udo

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Happy Easter back at you and thanks for watching...

[@mistermatt9056]

Good video! You did great hitting a moving target!

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Thanks for watching...even a blind hog finds an ear of corn occasionally...LOL

[@northwoodstrapper8778]

Love it. I’m currently building a 62 cal trade gun so this is very helpful

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Thanks for watching...that gun sounds like fun one to shoot when you get it complete!

[@earlshaner4441]

Good morning from Syracuse NY brother and thank you for sharing your adventures and Happy Easter/Resurrection day everyone

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Amen brother....Happy Easter back at you and thanks for watching...

[@earlshaner4441]

I try to something from each video that I watch

[@DocLaw172]

Happy Easter, Mark. I have a friend who shoots smoothbores. He uses a tight ball/patch combo and is consistently good at 50 to 100 yards. Not a trade gun though. His have sights.

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

I watched a friend shoot this trade gun at 100 yards and put 3 shots in a circle within 9"..I was VERY impressed.

[@genevisneski7708]

Interesting video! The .490 did well on the 1st shot, can't get anymore dead center than that. The .600 did quite well with both cardboard and ticking, as always, I enjoy all your video's 👍 Happy Resurrection Day!

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Happy Easter back at you and thanks for watching...

[@scottmarilynpestell8112]

Good test Mark. We enjoyed!!

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Thanks for watching...this one was fun to try out!

[@johnhoward7298]

Happy Easter Mr M.

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Happy Easter back at you and thanks for watching...

[@ericpennington6530]

I love your enthusiasm!!👍

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Thanks my friend...and...thanks for watching...

[@jamessullivan1152]

Thanks for the entertaining and informative video . I do wober what would have happened if you had patched the smaller balls in perhaps felt ? I also wonder just how fast those smaller balls would go* ? * I would never try to shoot them over a chronograph as they could hit it perhaps a radar based timer would work?

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

I don't have a chronograph to try this experiment out. That would be interesting to try though...

[@jamessullivan1152]

@@blackpowdermaniacshooter I would never try a Chronograph with suck loads it would be to easy to hit it. They now have one that uses radar so there is nothing out in front of the gun trouble is they run over $500 .

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

@@jamessullivan1152 I agree, I wouldn't either. I have seen those radar type boxes used at Friendship. They are VERY cool to use.

[@jerryakins1622]

I love your hillbilly experimentation project. But on the last 5, did you use an over the powder cardboard and a unpatched ball covered with another cardboard ? That was another great video ! Loved it 👍😃 blessings ! On this resurrection morning ! YES 👍😃

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

I patched 5 round balls and used cardboard on the other 5. Yes, I placed a cardboard in the barrel to keep the ball down. Happy Easter and thanks for watching...

[@BigAl52]

Happy Easter Mark. Thanks for sharing. Wonder what would happen with a cardboard wad under a patched ball.

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Never thought of trying that....may have to try that sometime. Happy Easter back at you and thanks for watching...

[@johnmakarsky2787]

Very neat experiment Mark! What are the chances of getting that one perfect in the Bull! Amazing. Happy Easter to all!

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Fore me...it was a miracle hitting that bullseye! Happy Easter back at you and thanks for watching...

[@johnmakarsky2787]

Anytime brother! Thank you fer all you do!

[@alanbosma2159]

Good testing. You don't worry about knocking your back window from concussion? Never have shot off a vehicle. Guess yote hunters don't worry Good one Mark!

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Nope..I don't worry about the glass. If it falls out, insurance will replace it.

[@jordanezell5132]

Can you shoot foster slugs or mini balls through the smooth bore? That would be interesting.

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Yes...you can shoot just about any thing you can stuff down the barrel. Below is an example: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXObp2N_etiYqrc

[@hawkeyeshawkeyes7468]

Great video again. I reckon you can shoot leftover balls out of that. How are you aiming. Pumpkin on a post?

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

I just look down the barrel & line it up for hopefully a hit. It is "Redneck" science at its best! Thanks for watching.

[@strangleholdoutdoors]

Watch the glass on the truck!!!

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

I didn't think about the glass. I'm not worried if it falls out. If it does, insurance will replace it.

[@strangleholdoutdoors]

@@blackpowdermaniacshooter I melted paint on the hood of a buddies car once!

[@johnpajak9168]

Hi Mark. I lost the link to the patch knife, powder horn winner announced. Post. Can you aend me the link? Thanks

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

The link to the winners will be posted this Sunday morning. Thanks.

[@USAACbrat]

watch your back window, i tried that about 2 weeks ago, bare ball test, have not cleaned it yet will bore scope barrel first. SS

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

I'm not too worried about the glass. Happy Easter back at you and thanks for watching...

[@tomlubas1512]

Do you think if you held it proper on the rest it coulda been a little better? Blessed Easter

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

For me??? Probably not. Happy Easter back at you and thanks for watching...

[@garyreichl9480]

Happy Easter Mark! Who says you need a rear sight?

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Amen brother....a rear sight probably wouldn't help me anyway. Happy Easter back at you and thanks for watching...

[@p1a2t5c]

Happy Easter!

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Happy Easter back at you and thanks for watching...

[@musketman2008]

Happy Easter!

[@blackpowdermaniacshooter]

Happy Easter back at you and thanks for watching...