source for 8 gauge shells?

[charlie cleveland]

yep tom arbrust is the man for 8 ga reloadings info...yes you can load 1 1/2 ounce loads useing 40 grains of blue dot powder. i have loaed this load before not much recoil very tame load..but what the pressure is i do not know but got to be 7000or under...hope you find a 8 ga........charlie

[Bill Murphy]

John, there seems to be quite an array of unsold eight gauge Parker guns in the last RIA auction. Maybe one of Daryl Middlebrook's Parker eight gauges in the March Julia auction would do the job for you. Are you looking for a hammer gun or a hammerless, a shooter or a collector? I would be glad to help you pick one out. The market is depressed for eight gauge Parkers right now, so it is time to buy.

[J. A. EARLY]

http://www.gadcustomcartridges.com/

Custom loads and wads are available. Non-toxic California approved loads are available in 10, 12, 16, or 20 gauge, black powder or smokeless. Call for pricing and availability.

Black Powder Shotgun Shells:

8 Gauge: $50.00 Per 25
12 - 16 - 20 Gauge B.P. or New Cheddite Hulls: $16.00 Per 25
10 Gauge: 2 7/8 Federal Plastic Cases, 1 1/4 oz. shot - $30.00 Per box (#2 shot Buckshot $35.00)
10 Gauge Brass - $10.00 each
12 - 16- 20 Gauge Brass shotgun shells: $45.00 Per 25
Load your brass $42.00 Per 30
2 1/2 & 2 9/16 Lengths Available
3/14 8 Gauge Brass: $10-15.00 each

[John Truitt]

Hammer or hammerless does not really mater.
I would love 34" barrels but would settle on 32"ers.


Would love a graded gun (but this is a want not a need) . I know this will sound weird but I don't want one too heavy. Around 11 to 12 lbs would be ideal but I understand I must be flexible.
Definitely don't want a 14 pounder or more.

I plan to shoot the gun. Obviously not a lot but about twice to three times per year. So about 300 shells per year give or take.

The eight gauge realm is very new to me. So any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you all for your help and advice and insight.

Everyone have a great weekend.