[LtCol Henderson Marriott]

Recent factory performance-based shotshells show both increases in payload and velocity. I reload for various rifle calibers, but not for shotshells.
Boss and other companies specialize in quality reduced pressure ammunition.

This is particularly important if not critical with vintage shotguns approaching 100 years in age. Stocks of older walnut display no sense of humor exposed to heavy recoil. Sideplate shotguns such as those from LC Smith and Lefever
are particularly vulnerable where the rear of the sideplate adjoins or contacts the head of the stock. I own two LC Smith Long Range 3-in shotguns whose stocks are particularly sensitive in this area.

Fortunately, my 3-inch chambered double guns are only used for hunting the elusive Eastern wild turkey. With 100-year old walnut stocks, I am a bit sensitive as to what shotshells enter the chambers of these Long Range Smiths.

Somethig to consider for owners of Lefever, LC Smith and Parker fine shotguns.