old gun, new shells
 

A novice question:
is it advisable or safe, to use new shells in an old gun, specifically 1 oz steel shot 1165 fps in a 1918 16 ga.
or 1 oz steel 1325 fps in a 1928 12 ga.
Now that I have these Parkers, I'm almost afraid to use them after doing some reading.
My son was looking at a new Beretta. I was trying to talk him out of it, but now Im not so sure...

Don’t use steel shot - there alternatives in the realm of non-tox ammo. And besides, that’s too stiff of a load for those barrels and 100+ year old wood.

Be kind to your old guns. Shop around for appropriate loads. I try to stay below 1175 fps and below 7,000 lbs chamber pressure.

RST makes appropriate loads for your guns and they kill just as well.





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I was just recently made aware of this offering to those of us with short chambered vintage guns. Looks like a viable option.

Twelve gauge, 2.5", 6100 psi, 1170 fps. Also available in 16 ga. Now, if they'll just offer it in 20 . . . . .

https://claysammo.com/armusa-12-ga-2...free-shipping/

Thank you Stan,
Im learning something everyday!

Clark, have you had your guns inspected by a knowledgeable person? Do you know the barrel wall thickness (bwt) of them? Always good to be safe.

Hi Garry,
I was reading about barrel wall thickness last night. I doubt the local gun shop would be able to measure.
Is there an annual meeting of the PGCA in the northeast where someone might have a look give an opinion?

Spring Southern Side by Side in Sanford, NC. April.

Clark,

The Ace hardware in Hampton Bays is operated by a gunsmith who has a shop in the rear. Give the store a call. If I remember correctly he has a wall thickness gauge. A friend in St. James has one as well.

Gary Downy, Osprey Arms, in Central Islip also has one.

See you Friday.

John

What a deep rabbit hole I'm following.. not as simple as "point and shoot"
it's great fun and a great education!