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Originally Posted by Bruce Day
The standard 12 ga load was 3 drams 1 1/8oz. The 3 dram equivalent today is 1180 to 1200 fps. You will be able to find many commercial loads in that category . Heavy loads used by Parker in 2 frame 12 guage guns were 3 1/4 dram 1 1/4 oz. Most shooters prefer light loads for targets and small birds .
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BINGO!! No reason to beat yourself up or the stock with snotty loads when lighter loads will accomplish the same thing.