My first Parker was an old VH 30" full choke #2 frame. It was "too much drop," "too old, ("why did I buy this thing?") and too tightly choked.
I was unaware at the time about low pressure loads, so I shot regular hunting loads in it.
Of course, when I just centered the first two birds I shot at, suddenly this "old thing" became my magic wand, and even though I trade, trade, trade; there is always a Parker or two in the gun safe. And, yes, a 12 gauge #2 frame with "too much drop."
I would think you could safely shoot 3 dram trap loads; but the advice of other shooters regarding 1 ounce loads is right on. For the last 25+ years, I have shot one ounce and even 7/8 ounce loads, and just can't tell the difference in hits. On the trap fields, I have used 8 1/2 shot for 16 yard to 24 yards, 1 ounce, and it just turns targets into dust if I do my part.
In other words: Oh hell, just shoot the damn thing!
Sam Ogle, Lincoln, Ne
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