I noticed that the gun warmed up some when shooting BP shells BP heats a gun up in a hurry!Also I have come to the conclusion that the action would take a beating with modern loads in a new set of barrels.

So, the plan is to come up with some 2 -1/2" low pressure loads, and run the occasional BP loads through it for fun, and start saving for another nice double. Unless you are shooting 2 1/2" just because you like 2 1/2", I'd suggest you consider 7/8 oz - 1 oz shot loads at 1050 - 1200 fps with a powder giving 7500 psi or less pressure in a 2 3/4" hull (compression formed, preferably). For 7/8 oz loads, I use 700X and PB for 1 oz to 1 1/8 oz loads. There are plenty of loads in the various manuals. You are looking at 20 gauge performance and few now question that as adequate.

Last edited by Rocketman; 03/09/10 06:04 PM.