I finally got to try out the 12 ga ITX 2.75" #4's that I got from New Era just after the waterfowl season closed last winter. We were shooting 'resident' Canada geese over a v-board rig on one of the Potomac's tidal bays. Any how, I was not shooting a Parker as I wanted to see how my long awaited heavy A.H. Fox A grade with 30" bbls choked M/F performed after having undergone some choke and chamber mods for regular waterfowling. I cleanly killed a goose at about 30 yds on a nice crossing shot. I was not considering longer shots as this load is on the lighter side for geese but really think the stuff performs well and is completely compatible with a full choke. I don't recall the pressure New Era was loading to but as I recall it is acceptable for vintage guns. The one complaint would be that it is a very dirty load but gotta clean the gun any way. I'm looking forward to trying out on ducks in less than a month.
-Jerry
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