Strength of Guns

[J.B. Books]

Bill that would make sense. Perhaps we need to refer to the Dram Equivalent as an indicator of what muzzle velocities were back in the day. Black Powder was capable of near 1300 fps m/v 1 1/4 ounce loads per Sherman Bell so 1100 to 1300 m/v was possible and likely.

I still believe in the benefits (to guns and shoulders) of light loads for their lower recoil and great performance due to less crushing and scrubbing of pellets in the shorter shot columns. I think they are smart choice for vintage guns.