Steel shot in a reproduction

[HENRY PITTS]

Many thanks to all who have replied. I may have misled some of you in my original post. My clup will be requiring non-toxic shot in the field, hunting released ducks, pheasant and chuckar. We are still using lead on the 5 stand and trap range because it can be recycled. And I certainly agree that light, low pressure loads will kill just as many birds as the 3" & 31/2" heavy loads. And 20 ga will kill just as many as 12 ga!

[Steve Kleist]

Hi Henry. Welcome to the Parker forum.
I am a Repro guy as well. While some members might disagree, the Repro is actually a superior gun for the modern shooter. They look, feel, and shoot the same as an original Parker.....and they will handle modern loads.
I have several Repros and shoot steel in them all of the time....they are made for it. A day in the field with a quality gun is ....priceless. Buy it and enjoy it.
Steve Kleist Ely, MN

[Quail1]

Originally Posted by Steve Kleist

While some members might disagree, the Repro is actually a superior gun for the modern shooter. They look, feel, and shoot the same as an original Parker.....
Steve Kleist Ely, MN

I would be interested in comments from members who have experience with both the originals as well as repro's.
I have owned quite a few repro's in both 28 and 20 gauges.
I believe that the 20 GHE that I purchased earlier this year is far livelier than any of the number of 20 repro's that I have owned or handled. It seems that the 28 gauges are much more similar, but I only have experience with one 28 ga. original.

Fred

[SXS OHIO]

The 20ga. repro's come in at 6lbs 8oz on the light end and 6lbs 12 oz on the heavy end depending on individual gun and stocking. Just like the originals. But many original Parker 0 frame 20-s will come in at 6lbs to 6lbs 4oz. and being lighter they can feel more lively. Also the lighter original Parkers are slim at the grip area...not as robust in the grip or rear section as the heavier parkers and repro's can be. I love my repro's but original parkers can be soooo nice trim and lively! thanks all Kenny Graft SXS ohio...(-: