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Dean, thanks for the response. Based on the number of times I've seen posts from you, I know that you are quite knowledgeable when it comes to shotguns. So, with your help, let me drill down a little deeper. You suggested that Parker used 7 1/2 shot for their tests. I'll buy that. You also mentioned 1 oz loads. I "think" (never counted) that there are 350 #7 1/2 BB's in a 1 oz. load. Using 350 BB's as the denominator, from the factory, the gun would pattern 34% on the right and 48% on the left. Those are pretty wide patterns. Since this is a 16 ga. with 2 1/2 inch chambers, would it be possible that they used a lighter load? Sincerely, Jeff
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04-18-2018, 08:37 PM | #4 | ||||||
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The standard load for the 16 gauge has been 1 ounce for a long time but I don't know when it was first adopted. By special order or request Parker Bros. would pattern a gun using shot size and load to a customer's request, within reason.
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04-18-2018, 08:59 PM | #5 | ||||||
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not to be obvious - since a bore is measured by the number of balls (think load) that size that come from a pound of lead
16 per pound gives you an ounce or 1 1/8 oz for a 12 i have always assumed the standard load relates to the ball weight for that size bore
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04-18-2018, 09:03 PM | #6 | ||||||
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You're right Rick.
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04-18-2018, 09:18 PM | #7 | ||||||
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Shot size & count per oz can be found in the FAQ page at http://www.parkerguns.org/pages/faq/...dShotSizes.pdf
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04-18-2018, 10:01 PM | #8 | ||||||
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Thanks for all of the comments. As directed, I checked the chart and it states that a 1 oz. load of 7 1/2's will contain 345 BBs. Close enough for me. Jeff
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04-28-2018, 06:33 PM | #9 | ||||||
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Shot manufactures all had different pellet counts per ounce. Parker used Tatham shot. Someone may have that chart and post it, if not, I'll do it when I get home but also GIVE ME YOUR S/N. My guess is that your gun was origionally cylinder and full.
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04-29-2018, 07:08 AM | #10 | ||||||
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Could be that the low percentages resulted from the fact that PB often patterned at 45 yards and often used a target that is smaller than the now common 30" diameter. Some patterning was done at targets that were not round as I recall.
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