Tony,
Everyone's pretty well has your answers covered. Now what I suggest is that you use that gun for some "rough" pheasant hunting. I have a 12 bore Pedersolli that I often use for hunting wild pheasants. It only weighs 5.5 lbs, think about it, where can you find a 12 bore capable of shooting a 1.25 ounce shot load that weighs only 5.5 lbs. While you may not want to shoot heavy loads through your vintage gun, it will add another level of pleasure and satisfaction to your hunting experience. Trust me, when that bird drops you'll almost hear the "ghosts" in that old gun cheering. KABOOM!!!
Steve

Last edited by Rockdoc; 09/25/10 10:18 AM.
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