19.0 gr of Red Dot behind 1-oz. shot now cycles the gun. I have not tested with chronograph, however the loading chart reads 1300 fps.
the 1 oz loads were a failure. That was with 18.5 gr Red Dot. I probably could up the powder a bit and get a 1300 fsp load.
I hand load everything I use, except for steel shot shells. I couldn't afford to shoot competitively without hand loading. 12 and 20 ga, .45 ACP,...
Besides ducks and geese, I use my Mag-12 for deer, hogs, turkey, coyotes, bobcat, trap shooting, and now I can use it for skeet.
see my above post in regards to the friction rings and try that.
Yes, my Magnum 12 ga now cycles target loads. The load is 1-1/8 oz shot, 17.5 gr Red Dot, Win 209, AA hull, Claybuster wad. The placement of the...
how did you install the rings? Did you try different combinations? I will report back on my success/failure after the trials. If it doesn't...
I seem to recall in a long ago (ca. 1978) article in Guns and Ammo of a such a beast; custom built. Anyone recollect that as well? I'd like to see...
I could not agree more. Perhaps it is a symptom of our instant gratification-want it now-do anything I want society. I meet people all the time...
To remedy this on my 1968 Belgian model, I bought a late model Japanese barrel with Invector chokes.
Of course my A-5 Magnum 12 won't cycle skeet loads. So I have ordered a standard (non-magnum) recoil spring. Hopefully this will work. I'll...
Ambulant.
shooting a 20 ga for 16 yard trap is perfectly adequate. I used a 20 ga for the first 3 years of my trap career until I grew enough to handle the 12...
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