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The basic question is whether or not to open up the chokes on an Iver Johnson Skeeter.

The gun is a 28 gauge, CCH, ejector with 28 inch barrels. All original. Chokes are IM and F as marked and also measure that way. Shot it for the first time at the Southern SxS.

I am guessing that fewer than 200 were made in 28 gauge and the CCH and the tight chokes may make it a one of a kind.

I would ideally prefer IC and M. But, am I violating a great gun in doing so?

Thank you for your thoughts.

So, i do reload and I can look at finding spreader wads. Never heard of them for a 28 gauge but maybe BPI carries some.

I haven't patterned it. I actually don't like to pattern guns because it effects my thinking. I prefer to go to some skeet stations and gauge it from that.

As to how it went at the Southern SxS, I was a bit disappointed in my shooting. The long lines made me a tad annoyed. I shot both of the 28 gauge hammerless events and did finish in the top third of each. Targets were fair enough . . .well, except for the true pair at Station 2. I was just off. The trappers were the very best I've encountered. I enjoyed being around the guns and the enthusiasts.

You already know that you have a "not common", if not rare, Skeeter. If you open the chokes it will become much less desirable, IMO. From someone who has made that mistake before, and learned from it, I say "No" to your question.

Are you more determined to have what you think you want right now, even though there's a chance you might feel differently down the road, or more concerned with preserving the gun's originality? Ultimately, the choice is yours .............. and the regret, if you eventually feel you acted with poor judgement. As for me, the regret taught me a lesson.

Three words of wisdom in mc's post.