Trapshooting with a Muzzleloading Coachgun

Published on May 22, 2024
Duration: 4:35

This video demonstrates the process of loading and firing a 20 gauge Pedersoli Baker muzzleloading percussion coach gun for trap shooting. Despite having short barrels and no choke, the instructor successfully breaks clay targets, highlighting the potential of historical firearms in modern shooting sports. The guide covers powder loading, wad insertion, shot placement, and capping procedures.

Quick Summary

A 20 gauge Pedersoli Baker muzzleloading percussion coach gun, dating from the pre-Civil War era, can be effectively used for trap shooting. Despite short barrels and no choke, it can break clay targets. The loading process involves precise powder and shot measures, wad insertion, and capping.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Muzzleloading Coach Gun for Trap
  2. 00:15Setting up for Trap Shooting with Birdshot
  3. 00:31Muzzleloading Coach Gun Loading Process
  4. 01:04Wad and Powder Loading Steps
  5. 01:22Adding Birdshot and Final Wads
  6. 02:13Capping the Muzzleloader
  7. 02:48First Shots: Breaking Clay Targets
  8. 03:02Reloading and Continued Shooting
  9. 03:21Performance Analysis: No Choke Challenges
  10. 03:36Effectiveness of Historical Firearms
  11. 03:58Conclusion and Future Content

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a muzzleloading coach gun be used for trap shooting?

Yes, a muzzleloading coach gun, like the 20 gauge Pedersoli Baker shown, can be used for trap shooting. While lacking modern features like choke, it can still break clay targets effectively with proper loading and technique.

What are the key steps to loading a muzzleloading coach gun for trap?

Loading involves measuring and pouring black powder into each barrel, seating over-powder wads, adding birdshot, placing over-shot wads, and finally capping the nipples. Careful seating of wads is crucial for performance.

What are the challenges of using a coach gun without choke for trap shooting?

The primary challenge is the wide, less controlled shot pattern due to the absence of choke. This makes hitting distant clay targets more difficult compared to modern shotguns designed for the sport.

How effective is a pre-Civil War era muzzleloading coach gun for modern shooting sports?

Historical muzzleloading firearms like the Pedersoli Baker coach gun can still be surprisingly effective. Even without modern refinements, they can successfully break clay targets, demonstrating their enduring practical design.

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