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Vintage Atkins shotshell recommendation #570090 04/19/20 09:13 PM
Joined: May 2008 Posts: 76 Indiana RDD OP Sidelock
OP RDD Sidelock Joined: May 2008 Posts: 76 Indiana	I have recently purchased a Henry Atkins 12g and wondered what a good, safe and reliable shotshell option would be? I've heard RST - are all of their shotshells suitable or should I look for something in particular. thanks!

Re: Vintage Atkins shotshell recommendation RDD #570092 04/19/20 09:19 PM
Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 1,134 Likes: 19 Maine RARiddell Sidelock
RARiddell Sidelock Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 1,134 Likes: 19 Maine	any RST 2 1/2 loads are great, if you have 2 3/4 then yes as well!! Classic shooting company had Holland & Holland loads that were nice and cheap and I found some Westley Richard loads that I still use. All great in my Lang. Last edited by RARiddell; 04/19/20 09:20 PM.

Re: Vintage Atkins shotshell recommendation RDD #570093 04/19/20 10:00 PM
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,071 Likes: 72 Topeka, Kansas old colonel Sidelock
old colonel Sidelock Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,071 Likes: 72 Topeka, Kansas	RST should be good for you Michael Dittamo Topeka, KS

Re: Vintage Atkins shotshell recommendation RDD #570106 04/20/20 07:40 AM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,870 Likes: 171 Saxapahaw N.C. PALUNC Sidelock
PALUNC Sidelock Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,870 Likes: 171 Saxapahaw N.C.	So let's hear about your Atkin. I have a nice one as well. Mike Proctor

Re: Vintage Atkins shotshell recommendation RDD #570111 04/20/20 09:18 AM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 9,764 Likes: 462 AZ but dreaming of KS Drew Hause Sidelock
Drew Hause Sidelock Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 9,764 Likes: 462 AZ but dreaming of KS	For what load was the gun proved? Could you please post an image of the barrel flats? https://sites.google.com/a/damascusknowledge.com/www/home

Re: Vintage Atkins shotshell recommendation RDD #570114 04/20/20 09:58 AM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 10,727 Likes: 1361 mpls, mn. Ted Schefelbein Sidelock
Ted Schefelbein Sidelock Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 10,727 Likes: 1361 mpls, mn.	Uh, the loads you would use for quail and woodcock might be a bit different then the loads you would use for geese or swans. What, exactly, are you going to use the gun for? As noted, for what load was it proofed? How long was the chamber, and does the gun remain in proof? You can�t answer those questions with a guess. Best, Ted

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