Newbie: 28 ga Vulcan barrels - safe loads?

[Michael Evernham]

Brownells had exactly what I needed. Should be here in a couple days.

[Bill Murphy]

Would that be their 20-28 bore micrometer for about $100 or less? That's what you need to measure your chambers, bores, and chokes. A bargain for sure.

[todd allen]

Originally Posted by Michael Evernham

Thanks guys! The gun IS chambered 2.75". I simply dropped in a shell I had handy. Went right in and flush.
The gun is tight. No wiggle at all with forearm on OR off.

Todd: Usually can only use 9's for the first day when the birds are thick and close. I haven't measured the chokes on this gun, but it was originally spec'd close/close when it was re-barelled in 1900. SN-77352. (Chuck Bishop sure writes a nice letter).

It has nothing to do with ballistics. My reasoning for not using anything smaller than 7 1/2s on game birds is because I don't like the risk of eating lead. The bigger shot, if it stays in the bird, is a lot easier to spot while cleaning the birds. The small shot, like 9s, is just too much small, hard to find lead in the meat to contend with.
This year, my dove and quail loads have been 1 oz. of 7s, at a little over 1100 fps. I get a clean kill, with my Parker's tight chokes, and what little lead that might remain in the birds is easy to spot, and remove.

[Michael Evernham]

After gauging the chambers, it is indeed chambered for 2.5" loads. Thanks to everyone for the guidance! Now off to RST website to order some ammo!