Trojan 16ga 3" chambers

[Bruce Day]

That is close to what I do with three Parker 16 ga's, two of which are fluid steel and one Damascus.

However, if a person really wanted to find out, he could check the proof and service load tables in the barrels chapter of The Parker Story, understanding of course that your gun was made before the SAAMI specifications were promulgated. I specifically cited the 1 oz 2 1/2 dre loads from Winchester, Federal and Remington because they are all under Parker stated service loads, some more than others. There are those here who advocate RST cartridges, which are good also, but all are within service load specs in the Parker table.

There are also those here who have personal opinions that it is better to always shoot what they deem to be low pressure loads. I'm just telling you how Parker made them, and the owner can make his own choices.

By my comments, I am not saying that your specific barrels are safe to shoot with anything, only what I do and how Parker made them.

The Parker 16ga patterning load from about 1920 on was 1 oz at 2 1/2 dre. This was the load that Parker used to produce the optimum 40 yard pattern for your gun. That tells me that I ought to use that load unless I choose to load down for targets to save components and my shoulder.

[Mark Garrett]

BD , thanks again for reply .

I would really like to reference the Parker story, but do not have access at this time .

As I plan on shooting mostly 3/4 oz 1200fps and occasionally 7/8 oz 1200 fps loads through this gun, with the dram equivalent I should be good .

I guess what I really would like to know is ,leaving Dram equivalent out of the equation . What is the max pressure (PSI ) that is safe to shoot through a good set of 16ga Trojan barrels ? Is there a standard ?

Thanks again ...........Mark

[Double Lab]

Mark;
The two loads you listed should be fine in that gun. Keeping pressures between 6000-7000 psi. for me is desireable but as Bruce (BD) states, off the shelf loads, usually 1oz, are safe, but to me, punishing not only to you but the gun. Keep in mind that the majority of Parker guns were built to hunt with and not envisioned as target guns where firing 100+ rnds. every week is not unusual. There is NOTHING that a 3/4 or 7/8oz. load won't do in the 16. JMHO.

[Mark Garrett]

Thanks again to ALL who have helped . Time to take her out and enjoy her , cant wait till dove season .

[Mark Garrett]

BD, that's what I was looking for. Thanks.

BD , with your past experience of sticking to the 2 1/2 dram limit has kept you safe and your guns in good shape , and most likely any of those loads are under 10,000 psi. so I would think this is a good rule of thumb.

All the loads I plan on using in this gun will be under 9,000 psi, so I should be good to go .

Beautiful gun by the way. I hope I can get as much enjoyment out of mine as you have out of yours .


Thanks again !!................Mark