Black Powder loads for 1886 D grade 12ga

[Kingston Wulff]

I have recently loaded a 2 3/4 dr. load for 12ga. with 1 1/8 oz. #8 shot and this has worked well at the trap range. Are there other Parker shooters/hunters that still shoot BP in Brass hulls besides me? Have the rest of you gone to RST reduced loads in your BP guns? Is it true not to load your BP loads weeks in advance of shooting because the shells do come apart and leave lead bb's in the box? I have not been using a crimp on the brass. Have I been too aggressive with my compaction to experience the shells breaking the water glass seal? BTW my Parker is a D grade with Damascus barrels at 30 in. It shoots real fine; I suspect it is FXF at .718 in bores.