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#67647 11/22/07 10:58 AM
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I'm guessin a L.C.Smith??

I dont know much about these old doubles!

I was sent this pic in my E-Mail, and the person was curious about shooting Damascus with heavy Goose loads.

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Is there any markings on the gun? I shoot damascus guns, but only with 2 1/2 inch shells in light loads, modern day heavy goose loads in a "antique" firearm is not a good idea.

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BD: I'm thinking this is a joke, but if not, you might share this pic of a STEEL brl LC after one duck load with your friend


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Takes more strapping tape for heavy goose loads, Doc.

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There was something in that barrel to do that! I'll never believe that happened from just firing a Duck load.

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I shoot mainly Damascus tubes, some 2 1/2 and some 2 7/8's. You need to match your chamber length. I wouldn't suggest igniting the magnum goose candlestick loads in any older double. Also, you many want to consider something other than steel shot for the tubes in shooting migratory birds.

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I didnt post my question well!

The person I was referring to, understands that Modern Factory ammo shouldnt be used , and He thought only light ,low pressure reloads of correct lenght should be used, with Damascus.(7/8 or 1 oz target loads)

He (and I) was curious about a heavy PAYLOAD that would be low enough pressure to hunt geese with.

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#67777 11/23/07 11:17 AM
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Gooser:

Generally, I hunt geese with a 10 bore using 1 1/4 oz load. I shot some Hevi-Shot thru 12 bore HHL tubes this morning and on that note, I would check their load & pressure data or maybe purchase some of the "easy pour" Bismuth for reloading at http://www.huntersbismuth.com. Is the double a L.C.? I haven't been able to see the pic. Any idea of the chokes?

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Raimey
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Last edited by ellenbr; 11/23/07 11:22 AM.

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