Interesting theory Paul. I have a GH Dam 12 with 3 1/4" drop. I'll give it a try. There must be something to the 3"+ dah because a whole lot of Parkers were ordered like that. Maybe this is like the damascus thing before Sherman Bell's work. Should we be buying up all the 3"+ dah Parkers that noone wants and sell them when we prove your theory?

I found that if you put more weight on the front foot and stick your neck out like modern shooters do the gun will mount more to your cheek. If one stands upright with weight equal on both feet you'll mount more to the jaw. A friend bought his first old SxS with lots of drop and said he liked it because he couldn't lift his head, it was already up. That's when I ended my problem of lifting the head, or bad mounts. Now it just comes to the jaw and I don't worry about it. Paul

Can you please your reloading recipies for your 3/4 0z loads
--powder/ grains/ wads/ hulls/ primers
I am sure alot of us would like to try them out. thanks

Harold:
I have one recipe that seems to work. And when I find one that works, I stay with it. This is it:

Win AA or Rem STS case
14 grs. Alliant Extra Lite powder (MEC Bushing #27)
Win 209 or Fiocchi 209 primer
Claybuster CB0175-12 wad (pink)
3/4 oz. of No. 8 shot

According to Claybuster data (included with the wads), this load is 1220 fps. I tried No. 8.5 shot to get a few more pellets, but preferred the No. 8 for some reason.

Best, Kensal

Mine is any Remington hull, 16.4grs of Promo [ same as Red Dot ] , CB-0175 wad, Cheddite primer, and the shot. Clay Dot, Extra Lite, Or Red Dot all give low pressue for 15 to 17 grains. I believe Clays and Clay Dot are the same and Red Dot and Promo are the same. Paul

Thanks guys for the info. I am new to reloading and loaded up some 7/8 oz 16 ga. loads this weekend using DR 16 wad and green dot. I haven't got to shoot any yet. I was given 2 MEC 600 jr's , a 16 and a twelve, and need to get the necessary components for the 12. I have a Ugartechea 12 sxs under 7 lbs. and also a Francotte 12-also under 7--this would make them much more enjoyable to shoot. Don't have any Parker 12s, but do have a DHE 16,VH 16, and a VH 20. I have a thin face and recoil seems to hit me right on the cheek bone--these loads sound great for that.

Kensal,
Mec bushing chart shows the #27 bushing yielding 15.8 gr X-lite not 14. Are these bushings actually off that much? Maybe I will have to get a scale-- chart shows #23 bushing@ 13.7 gr. and #24 @ 14.4 gr Extra-lite.

Harold:
A scale is always an important accessory. Ne, necessity. As I recall, however, MEC bushings always throw light charges (lawyers) so I generally weigh the charge and go with the recommended weight... whatever bushing provides it. Try both and see what the charges weigh for you. Best to be safe!

Best, Kensal

Harold, it could also be the way the gun fits you. But a light load always will feel better. The new digital scales have come down in price to around $30 and are fast and nice to use. I couldn't live without mine. An adjustable charge bar is also nice. Good luck - Paul

Ballistics Products (BPI) sells a great digital scale for $30!!!