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I already have a bunch of 1-1/2 oz 4 shot for turkey loads and from what I am understanding I should not use this ammo with my Parker so I will definitely go grab some lighter loads. I intend on using this fine weapon as it was intended as I agree that not using it would be a crime. Everyone on this forum has been great with the advise and I can't thank you all enough. I intend on getting her insured but to be honest no amount of money could replace this family heirloom in my mind. I am still a little stunned and downright giddy like a school girl about this gun being linked to the Eli Lilly family and still have some research to do. I checked the serial # against the original bill of sale documents posted on this site and unfortunately I don't think it survived. At any rate I will continue my research and keep you all informed as to what I find out. Once again you guys have been a wealth of knowledge and I don't know what I would have done without your assistance. Thank you very much.
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1 1/2 is a bit strong. IMHO
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1 1/2 oz. loads are way too heavy for your gun! Use a "standard" or better, a light load of 1 oz. of #6 shot for turkeys. Remember - no body shots! Head and neck shots with no feathers to absorb the shot are what you're taking turkeys with... extra velocity and heavier shot charge won't do it for you - but an accurate head shot at under 40 yards with MOD or tighter chokes will put any longbeard on the dinner table for you. |
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04-08-2015, 06:24 PM
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Jeez. Dean is spot on; please don't E V E R put an 1-1/2oz load into that nice gun! We have members who kill turkeys with Parker .410's. A decent 1oz load will do just fine for turkey.
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04-08-2015, 07:43 PM
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The best way to fully understand what these guys are saying is to go get some modern, fixed frame shotgun, and fire a few 1 1/2 ounce loads, after firing a few 1 ounce loads. Notice the difference? That recoil you're feeling is being transmitted through the butt stock. In the case of your 112 year old DH, transmitted through a dry, antique piece of wood. There are two screws, going vertically from the bottom tang to the top tang, and the two tangs themselves. They are desperately trying to split that wood like a log splitter. Using the right choke for the application, that extra 33% of the shot load is just going by old Tom like a bunch of skeeters.
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Not sure where I should say this and don't think it needs a new thread but...
I just got done meeting with Mr. Fred Verry here in Virginia Beach and wanted to thank him in a more public way. He checked out my Parker top to bottom and taught me a great deal about the wonderful firearm I inherited from my Grandfather. He didn't just give me answers; he helped me understand why. His knowledge and patience with a new Parker owner and a person he has never met was heartwarming and I could not be more grateful. His kindness reflects great credit upon himself and this Parker Gun Collectors Association. Bravo Zulu to Mr. Fred Verry. Very Sincerely, John Yancey |
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