How do I load my muzzleloading shotgun?

The proper sequence for loading a muzzleloading shotgun is as follows: black powder over-powder (heavy card) wad fiber cushion wad optional shot (thin card) wad shot over-shot wad Recommended loads are as follows: 20 gauge -- 65 grains of FFG black powder and 1 ounce of shot, 12 gauge -- 75 grains of FFG black powder and 1 1/8 ounces of shot, and 10 gauge -- 85 grains of FFG black powder and 1 1/4 ounces of shot. Dixie stocks all of the wads needed in assorted gauges. Muzzleloading shotguns can be loaded with patched round balls as well as shot. We recommend using a .600 round ball for the 20 gauge, a . 715 round ball for the 12 gauge and a .760 round ball for the 10 gauge.