I'm sure this has been covered before, but I could not find it. How much can one shoot a vintage double given the gun is in excellent shape and in proof? The loads used would be under 8000 psi. What is most prone to break? Thanks.
Jim
Vern,
I can attest to the longevity of my early style Fox A grade with 28 inch IC and Full barrels, SN 7983, probably made around 1907 +/-. I've owned the gun a little over 48 years.
Back when lead was OK for waterfowl, I shot many rounds of 2 3/4 inch magnums at ducks and geese.
And in the last 5 or 6 years, based on my empty primer boxes, I've put about 6000 rounds thru it. About 90% of those have been low pressure 1/2 and 3/4 ounce hand loads in a 2 3/4 inch hull.
Everything is still tight, no evidence of wear or splits or cracks and still closes like a bank vault.
A real classic.
Just my experience.
Jolly
