Shells for vintage SxS shotguns

[Oldnamvet]

From Midway USA I see that they have light loads for the older shotguns and also handy for the older shooters who don't reload but would like a somewhat lighter recoiling load.
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"Federal Gold Medal Ammunition 12 Gauge 2-3/4" 7/8 oz #7-1/2 Shot Box of 25 (Not for Use in Semi-Autos)

This ammunition was produced specifically for MidwayUSA to the following specifications:

7/8 oz shot, 1200 feet per second velocity, 5,000 pounds of chamber pressure

These specifications were designed to be kind and gentle to all older break-open shotguns that are safe to shoot with modern ammunition. This ammunition is also ideal for trap and skeet practice and for a light game loads - wherever a 20 gauge load would be acceptable. Perfect for light weight game guns and for youth shooting or anyone sensitive to recoil. Will not function most semi-auto actions. "

 

[PJR]

Will not function most semi-auto actions.

I reload 7/8s ounce 12 gauge at 1200fps and it works just fine in my Beretta 391.

Hits the targets pretty good too.

 

[Dave McCracken]

My 7/8 loads are fast though not hot. They cycle well in some autos but not all.

Ballistic Products carries shells in both 2 and 2 1/2" lengths for older shotguns.

So does Polywad.

The Usual Caveat....

As always, it's a very good idea to have a good smith check over any and all older shotguns. If you skip this and blow your head off, don't come crying to me....

 

[Srigs]

I have a 1930 Western Arms SxS and I can shoot any nomal bird rounds or buck shot in 2 3/4 loadings.