Appropriate Shells?

[Brett Trimble]

Dean,

Do you have an idea of what the minimum wall thickness should be in the chamber area? I’m new to this.

Best,
Brett

[J.B. Books]

Originally Posted by Brett Trimble

I have a 12ga Parker made in 1922 with 32” Titanic steel barrels, no. 2 frame, weight 8lb 5oz. The barrels are in excellent condition, no dents, wall thicknesses fine. The chambers are 2 3/4. I had the gun lettered and there is no mention of chamber length.

My local gunsmith pronounced the gun safe to shoot with modern loads - but not steel shot as it’s choked tightly. When I asked about specific safe loads the conversation got mushy.

I’d like to use the gun for ducks over decoys and pheasant.

After doing much research it would appear that the max safe loads would be approximately 1 1/8 oz, 1300 fps and pressure 7kpsi-ish? Does this sound right? I would love to use
1 1/4oz at 9-10kpsi but I gather that that’s way too much?

I’d love to hear opinions from those that have dealt with this situation.

Best,
Brett

Brett if you don't reload these shells are brand new to the market.

https://saltcreekammo.com/products/l...labMAprKdV_xHY

[Keith Gee]

We just released a bismuth duck load with 6100psi made especially for Parkers. 2.5" and 1 1/8oz of Bismuth. Try it out. https://saltcreekammo.com/products/l...ge-2-5-bismuth