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I'm not an Ithaca expert, but from what I've heard, the Flues was not as robust as the NID, and should be limited to low pressure loads.
That said, I wouldn't want to shoot hot loads in any classic SxS. Not that 2 3/4 Dram is necessarily hot. |
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Was considering her for a doubles trap gun. Configured perfectly but I'm worried about the ammo.
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Fleus actions are weak, that is one of the reasons for the development of the NID.
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01-06-2020, 05:53 PM
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I think the Flues problem with frame breakage is mostly confined to smallbores, not 12 gauges. However, no Flues would be my first choice for an ATA doubles gun. More parts are available for Parkers and Foxes. I would use a Model 21 for doubles.
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I did not like Dean's reply----there is NO difference between trap & field, over load is over load. My suggestion is to stay away from an Ithaca with s/n less than 400,000--- flues models. There are plenty of guns out there that will fill your needs----be patient. Your conservative friend from VT Allan |
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01-06-2020, 08:01 PM
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My question then is are the loads John made reference to considered to be “overloads” for a 1921 12 gauge Ithaca Flues?
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Why Flues models got a bad name in regards to not using the correct loads.
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I don't recall the thread, but just recently Dave N. (Researcher) noted the change in weight of Flues models over the time of their production. According to him they beefed up (my words, not his) the frames and corresponding overall weight of the later Flues models. I don't note this as a reply to the original question, but just for reference. I see no reason to tempt fate with loads that may damage an old double.
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