Intro from Virginia

[OH Osthaus]

i expect the chamber won't be shorter than that, its possible they were lengthened - the only way to tell the length for sure is to have them measured.

no harm in wanting to know it all -

[Double Lab]

Ken;
If the barrels are in sound condition you will have no problems shooting 2.75" shells through it. If you don't handload, shoot the lowest pressure, payload you can find. 1oz. to me is a heavy load anymore as I shoot 3/4oz. loads in my 12's, 20's and 16's. Easier on that cracked stock and your shoulder. There is some readily available 7/8oz. factory stuff out there that's real mild too. Enjoy and don't make this your last Parker. (I bet it won't be).

[OldenHoo]

Originally Posted by Daryl Corona

Ken;
If the barrels are in sound condition you will have no problems shooting 2.75" shells through it. If you don't handload, shoot the lowest pressure, payload you can find. 1oz. to me is a heavy load anymore as I shoot 3/4oz. loads in my 12's, 20's and 16's. Easier on that cracked stock and your shoulder. There is some readily available 7/8oz. factory stuff out there that's real mild too. Enjoy and don't make this your last Parker. (I bet it won't be).

Daryl,

Thanks. I was planning on using 1oz because that is what I have but I know AAs come in 3/4. I don't plan to do it often but when I do, I'll do it. Both barrels ring nicely and bores are bright and clean. I've had several people tell me I can open the chokes up but I'm going to leave this gun alone.

I see your from MD. I am torn between upland or a goose gun next. I hunt quite a bit out in Chestertown. I couldn't think of anything better than taking my two birds with a Parker instead of my Benelli. My springer would prefer an upland gun I'm sure. This VH won't be my last.

Ken

[Double Lab]

Originally Posted by Kenneth Andres

Daryl,

Thanks. I was planning on using 1oz because that is what I have but I know AAs come in 3/4. I don't plan to do it often but when I do, I'll do it. Both barrels ring nicely and bores are bright and clean. I've had several people tell me I can open the chokes up but I'm going to leave this gun alone.

I see your from MD. I am torn between upland or a goose gun next. I hunt quite a bit out in Chestertown. I couldn't think of anything better than taking my two birds with a Parker instead of my Benelli. My springer would prefer an upland gun I'm sure. This VH won't be my last.

Ken

Ken;
I do my waterfowl hunting in Rock Hall. Maybe we should link up for a hunt. I've got a few "waterfowl type" Parkers to shoot if you would like to leave that Benelli in the safe.

[OldenHoo]

Originally Posted by Daryl Corona

Ken;
I do my waterfowl hunting in Rock Hall. Maybe we should link up for a hunt. I've got a few "waterfowl type" Parkers to shoot if you would like to leave that Benelli in the safe.

Yes, I'm just up river from you in a hunt club. I was invited this year so I'm still learning the ropes there. We should certainly get in touch for these late season field hunts out there. I'll send you a PM and thank you for offering to shoot your Parker.