Black Powder Shotshell Loading

by Hoot , Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Tuesday, October 27, 2015, 08:13 (3255 days ago)

I have some Magtech 12ga. 2-1/2" shells and the website address for Ballistic Products which offers up a dizzying array of wads and such.

Trouble is, I've never loaded any shotshell, never mind one with black.

How does one determine which of the hundreds of wads and cards are needed?

The intended use is....dunno, probably shooting "at" clay birds or partridge (don't seem to connect all that often). I am stuck with the 2-1/2" as the shotgun is an old Husky with 65mm (2.559") chambers. Yeah, I expect there are commercially loaded shells out there but this sounds like fun.

Thanks for any insight!