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Thanks for the advice Dean. I'll stop by bps tomorrow and pick up a couple boxes of 2 1/2's.
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09-03-2009, 08:58 AM | #4 | ||||||
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Jeremy,
The 20 gauge Trojan is my favorite Parker. Not that I don't have higher grades, but because it was given to my father when he was a child. He found it "New" in the box under the Christmas Tree. I do not think this gun has ever seen a 2 1/2" shell. I know the advice you were given is sound, but with 2 1/2 dram 7/8 oz loads you will be fine. I think these guns came with a standard IC and Modified chokes. Do not alter them if you are a hunter. The last two days have presented some long shots on dove and the back trigger received first billing and the left barrel did the job. Kindest, Harry |
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09-03-2009, 07:18 PM | #5 | ||||||
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Thanks for the advice Harry.
I've got a dove shoot near Frankfort Saturday I'll be testing the waters with. I picked up some 2 1/2 dram 2 3/4" shells today at Bass Pro and we'll see. hopefully i can get a photo uploaded tonight...it's a beautiful gun. |
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09-03-2009, 08:49 PM | #6 | ||||||
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Jeremy: here's an easy way to measure the chambers yourself http://www.lcsmith.org/faq/chamlgth.html
I once had a 1928 20g Trojan with chambers close to 2 3/8", and recoil in that light gun was brutal with 7/8 oz 2 3/4" loads. Several 2 1/2 inch 20g shotshell sources are listed here http://www.lcsmith.org/faq/loadsuse.html
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09-03-2009, 10:40 PM | #7 | ||||||
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photos...
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Jeremy,
I shot near Frankfort opening day. If you end up at the same place I shot you will be delighted. Are you a native of Louisville? Harry |
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09-04-2009, 06:03 AM | #9 | ||||||
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My wife is, and now my kids are. I grew up in rural Florida.
A friend of mine just bought 40 acres in Cropper last year and planted sunflowers just for birds this year. I imagine we are indeed going to have fun, I cannot WAIT to hunt with this gun. |
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