Low-pressure Factory Shells
 

Hi Team, newb question here. I have a 1926 Parker VH 12 gauge. I've loaded some low-pressure shells for it, but I'd like to know a few types of factory shells I can pick up off the shelf and safely shoot. Looking for options for upland (lead) and waterfowl (non-tox). If another thread has already answered this question, feel free to redirect me, and I'll remove this thread. Thanks!

I've shot the Herters low velocity 12ga out of my 1927 Parker VH.

They are pretty light, 1060 FPS 1 oz loads.

Before you start shooting non, tox, I'd confirm that the chokes are open enough to handle the loads

Federal Game loads for upland work well.

It is difficult to impossible to blow up a VH 12 gauge Parker.

I shoot about any 1 oz 1200-1250 shells out of my VH grade guns with Vulcan barrels as well as my DH grade clays gun.

1 1/8 oz, 1145, works for me.

Would Herter's low velocity 12ga 1060 FPS 1 oz loads be okay for Damascus barrels?

i've shot a bunch of mini shells just to get started. 5/8 ounce. they break clays. 1904 VH. 12 G. i guess it's time to move up a bit.

Thanks...
 

@John Dallas, chokes are Mod/Full. Is there a certain choke that works for non-tox? Is steel the only non-tox that would be a problem... I believe Bismuth / Tungsten are softer?

@Everyone else, thank you. Great feedback. Going shopping for shells :)