Hello ClapperZapper et. al.:
Yes, I was upset about the smith backboring the barrels, $100.00. on my gun without consulting me. The gun is a family heirloom close to being a wall hanger. I have used it with my low pressure reloads and it killed a pheasant for me. I am not convinced that backboring does much if anything to improve the performance of a shotgun. Less recoil? Show me!
I aint very smart or versed on the strength of "old" shot guns, but I will not take advice if it contradicts my "common sense." There are too many unknows with this gun.
As a reloader, I avoid high pressure loads as a personal saftey precaution. On the other hand, reloading must have a built in saftey margin to protect the fools and the ignorant. I have seen guns blow up! I have seen guns that were destroyed by overloads and I wan NO part of that scene!
Thanks for all of the replies.
Stay well my friends,
Franchi
