If you want to protect your older guns consider this, pressure is not the only factor. Reducing recoil is good to help protect old wood and reduce the impact on parts like the joint.
That being said, all other things being equal (same powder, velocity etc) less lead means less recoil, less wear and tear.
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That being said, all other things being equal (same amount of lead etc) less velocity means less recoil, less wear and tear.
So, use the lightest load in lead and velocity that reliably gets the job done. You may be surprised at what you can do with 7/8 oz of lead at 1125 fps.
Jeff
Last edited by Jeff Mull; 01/19/07 10:34 AM.
