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BrentD,professor[ "There are some rumors of factory loads in the recent past, but it seems they may have been high pressure, and not what you want for these guns."]

This one was built in 1956, so I would think any CIP load would be alright...Geo

What a sweet price on a 2-inch gun, great buy Mr. Newbern! Those Aguilas sound very interesting. I may need to start paying closer attention...

From what I understand the current 1 3/4" shells are not low pressure, especially the Federals. I've shot the the different brands, Federal, Aguila, and Champion and they all have some pretty good recoil. I converted a Mec Jr. for reloading 2" shells and it works great. You can buy the short shell conversion, but that is for 1 3/4" shells so the legs have to be shortened. It's easy enough to make your own raised platform for the Mec Jr. I'd sent in to Precision Reloading for testing a number of 2 inchers to be tested and have come up with some good low pressure fornulas for 3/4 and 7/8 shot loads using Clays, Bullseye and Titewad because that what I have. Velocities all in the 1200 range and with the exception of Titewad where the pressure is higher, the pressures are about 7200 for the 7/8 loads and 5500 for the 3/4. I'm using a Ballistic x12x gas seal, 3/8" waxed fiber and either a roll crimp or 6 point fold. I don't have a web hosting picture site at the moment so I can't post any of these but I'd be happy to send anyone the five of my best.

Not recent but likely relevant

Aguila 12 minishell 1 3/4″ 5/8 oz. shot - 1175 fps - 11,000 psi

Federal 12 1 3/4′ 15/16 oz. shot - 1145 fps - 9,500 psi

I have been getting more recoil sensitive also at 70 yrs old, but forgive me the 2" gun isn't the solution. Light loads relative to the gun weight and a proper gun fit is the solution. 12 ga light 7/8 oz loads in a 7 lb gun are a big help. I also shoot factory 20 ga 7/8 oz loads in a 7 1/2 lb gun. I had a big shooting friend years ago that went through at least 6 2" guns.

Those should spank you pretty good in a 5-lb gun. At least the hulls might be reloadable? FWIW: I never thought of 2-inch guns as being soft recoiling; the whole nature of very-light guns means that you'll be feeling some recoil. I suspect that light loads in a slightly heavier gun would work far-better in taming recoil. Another alternative is a semi-auto.

The gun may not be...

George, Gil Stacy is pretty into those 2" guns. He might have some useful info for you.

What a great price for a great gun. I was looking at the gun but just couldn't get around the adjustable stock. Congratulations.

Courtesy of Borderbill and Precision Reloading