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Unread 08-30-2022, 11:33 AM   #1
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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!
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I've shot the Herters low velocity 12ga out of my 1927 Parker VH.

They are pretty light, 1060 FPS 1 oz loads.
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Before you start shooting non, tox, I'd confirm that the chokes are open enough to handle the loads
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Federal Game loads for upland work well.
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It is difficult to impossible to blow up a VH 12 gauge Parker.
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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.
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1 1/8 oz, 1145, works for me.
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Would Herter's low velocity 12ga 1060 FPS 1 oz loads be okay for Damascus barrels?
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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.
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@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
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