New Here. Hello Guys/Gals

Joe Wheeler · 11-08-2022, 09:52 AM

Hello, I am new here. Not exactly sure I belong here since I don't have a Parker.

I was pointed in this direction because I recently got myself a Winchester Model 1901 in 10g and I was looking for good smokless loads for hunting and target shooting.

I have been reading over lots of the stuff here hoping I will learn something about the 2 7/8" 10 gauge round.

My name is Joe and I live in South Louisiana. Love shooting old guns but admit I am not as familar with the old shotguns.

I do have a Winchester 1887 that I shoot brass shells and black powder out of.

I got the 1901 so I am not confined to just the black powder loads. Not much published info on what the 1901 can handle though.

Harold Pickens · 11-08-2022, 04:32 PM

Hi Joe, if you go to the Reloading and ammunition forum, there is a ton of info on loading for the 2 7/8 or short 10.
Welcome to the PGCA, great bunch of guys here.

Joe Wheeler · 11-08-2022, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Harold Lee Pickens

Hi Joe, if you go to the Reloading and ammunition forum, there is a ton of info on loading for the 2 7/8 or short 10.
Welcome to the PGCA, great bunch of guys here.

Thanks. I have been reading over it off and on today.

Mike of the Mountain · 11-12-2022, 12:35 PM

Joe, you've come to the right place. Lots of good info can be found on this site. Hanging out on this site may even give you "Parkeritis" and you'll start shooting "Old Reliable".

Joe Wheeler · 11-12-2022, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Koneski

Joe, you've come to the right place. Lots of good info can be found on this site. Hanging out on this site may even give you "Parkeritis" and you'll start shooting "Old Reliable".

I would def. love to get a parker some day. I love old shotguns.

Stan Hillis · 11-14-2022, 08:21 PM

Welcome, Joe. I like your name. It is the same as a CSA General Joseph Wheeler (Fightin' Joe). He was born just up the road from me, in Augusta, GA and fought campaigns in the county I live in.

Lots of info here, free for the takin'. Again, welcome.

Joe Wheeler · 11-15-2022, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Stan Hillis

Welcome, Joe. I like your name. It is the same as a CSA General Joseph Wheeler (Fightin' Joe). He was born just up the road from me, in Augusta, GA and fought campaigns in the county I live in.

Lots of info here, free for the takin'. Again, welcome.

Yes sir. He was a great uncle.

Thanks for the welcome.