I finally have all supplies ready to fire my newest cannon. .69 cal Traditions "Iron Sides" model cannon. I have lead balls, dia .680, patches, powder, fuse, and something I've not seen mentioned. Maybe I missed it, maybe I'm out in left field, but I'm trying something else. .69 cal works out to slightly smaller than 14 gauge so I ordered some muzzleloading shotgun cushion wads. I already have some #6 bird shot, but may not use that, I still need to calculate the pressures. The wad will be used with salute loads until I work out the shot loads.