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Schlitz 45 · August 5, 2024, 10:23 AM

I’ve made a small paper package of shot out of my 54 plains pistol & it help hold the pattern tighter a bit further out but it’s hard to overcome the rifling spin that throws the pattern wide very quickly. Really need a smooth bore for shot & wad actually helps a lot.

August 5, 2024, 10:23 AM	#7
Schlitz 45 Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2018 Location: Colorado Posts: 413	I’ve made a small paper package of shot out of my 54 plains pistol & it help hold the pattern tighter a bit further out but it’s hard to overcome the rifling spin that throws the pattern wide very quickly. Really need a smooth bore for shot & wad actually helps a lot.