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Originally Posted by Garry L Gordon
If you cannot get your chambers measured, 2 1/2" would work. No need for the added expense of 2 inch shells. I'm not sure when Parker started boring 2 3/4" chambers, but your gun would be close to that timeframe. Generally, they had 2 5/8" around the time of your gun, but to be sure, you should get them measured. Galazan sells an inexpensive drop-in gauge, and since you are bound to add to your collection (  ), you'll eventually need one.
As already recommended, lighter loads with moderate speeds should be okay, assuming your gun is sound. Many older guns have had things done to them over time, as I'm sure you know, so getting a good, qualified appraisal is important.
Good shooting with your new Parker. Post some photos of your gun and some of the game you shoot and places you hunt. |
My 1927 12ga VH 1 1/2 frame, has 2 3/4" chambers.... I had a Trojan that was one year older, and it had 2 1/2" chambers.... What I don't know, is if a former owner of the VH had chambers increased to 2 3/4", or if it came that way originally. Chamber length is not mention in my Parker Letter for it.
I shoot RST's out of it mostly, or the herters low recoil target loads. As for Bismuth, most of the factory Bismuth loads are 1350ish fps and too heavy IMHO for use in the VH. I do believe BOSS will make low pressure bismuth loads for you during normal times, right now I'd guess that's a hard one to get though.
After that, If you reload, reload your own low pressure bismuth for it.
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