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Originally Posted by Harry Collins
Most of my reloads are in the 5000 psi range.
After Sherman Bell blew up my VH, I felt much as you do about these guns being able to handle anything. However, out of deference to the old wood, steel and me, I try to keep the pressures and recoil to a minimum.
Harry
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Me, too Harry. My target load is Sherman's "pet" load. It is a 7/8 oz. load around 5400 psi. It uses Clays powder (in very small amounts - 18gr.) and Claybuster replacement wads for the Fed 12SO. It uses the Fed. promo hull with the fiber base wad. These can be obtained in mass quantities at the range for free. All in all, this is about the cheapest load to shoot I can think of, and it is very easy on old guns. I don't think I notice much difference in score between 7/8 vs. 1 oz. of shot.
Jim