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Unread 05-07-2013, 06:45 PM   #1
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Couldn't say no to this field gun the other day, though I am not to thrilled at that left barrel being (looks like a.688 full ). Any thoughts on what loads I will be pleased with pattern wise in a #5 or#6. Thanks in advance.
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Unread 05-07-2013, 07:05 PM   #2
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John, 12 bore? Looks like a great gun. RST makes some great patterning 6's. Also I have found that their 12 gauge spreaders work real nice if you want a bit more open choke. If you reload I can give you my recipe for low pressure spreaders if you need one.
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John;
What did the bore diameter measure? Assuming it was .730 that would give you .042 constriction, or a good solid full. What birds do you want to hunt with that size shot? The best and only way to tell how well it patterns with different size shot is to put it on paper on a pattern board. I've found in my Sterlingworths that 7 1/2's pattern very well. Stoned a gobbler at 35yds. last year with the 7 1/2's in my left barrel and it is choked .039.
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My Sterly is .044" in both barrels.
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Sorry guys, I'm a dumb guy using a smart phone. Its a 12 bore at .731.I will give the RST's a try but wasn't so sure about how a full choke patterns with low pressre loads. This gun will be used on pheasant primarily. I have nothing to base my thought process on other than wondering if the milder loads will have the uumph for a long shot on a ringneck as this is when the pattern will open..Thanks guys.
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Don't worry about the pressure John those loads with that choke will ball up a rooster. IMHO velocity is way overrated.
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John, that's a very nice looking SW, looks like a Philly gun from the forend, and the dimensions look pretty good. What weight barrels are on it? I have one with the light 4 wt barrels and is factory choked cyl/mod (28")
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Dave, what is your spreader load recipe ?
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It is a Philly gun Harold, #3weight. I have never felt the weight of a#4, is the difference similar to a #0 and #1 frame parker?
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The weight difference in the Parker is in the frame, plus barrels cuold be ordered at different weights. In the Fox, the frame is the same, but the difference is in the barrels. My 12 SW has not been put on the scales but is probably around 7 1/4 lbs.
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Harold, I may get blasted for this but the 12 gauge fox seems a bit lighter or whippier than a #1 12 parker of equal barrel length. I have never had a 1\2 frame in my hands so if anyone has thoughts let me know how these two compare. Nicely
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