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MY LC Smith was manufactured in 1947 and is 12ga. Does anyone have a low pressure load for OO Buck.

Do not know about the pressure
But the FPS is 1200

http://sgammo.com/product/12-gauge/50-ro...t-9-pellet-ammo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KaBmzx92gM

I was looking for reloading data but I thank you just the same Sir.

burch,

If you have a low pressure load for 1 1/8 oz. of shot just substitute nine 00 buckshot for the payload. Nine 00s weigh about 485 grs., while 1 1/8 oz. is 492 grs. Pretty darn close. Wad height may have to be adjusted, and to be safe I'd send five to Tom for testing.

SRH

Pressure is not the problem with a 1947 LC Smith, recoil is, and recoil is determined by the velocity and the weight of the shot charge. Recoil causes stock cracking unless the head of the stock has been glass bedded. 1 1/8 oz at 1200 is a 3 dram load, and is more than I like to use in my LC Smiths.

LE13200. Copper plated SG shot with Vo 1145fps. I also use their tactical slugs and Truball slugs. Best ammo of its type to be had out there.

Buckshot reliability is an extremely short range proposition. Low energy buckshot loads even more so. I never had much success with copper plated buckshot as far as killing power. It patterns beautifully, meaning tight, which is desirable for deer/hogs, etc. But, regular old unplated buck always seemed to kill much better for me, back when we hunted deer with dogs in the deep swamp.

Interesting reading here about the LE13200 load:

http://www.stoppingpower.net/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=21994

SRH

One would have to reach for SG HeviShot light mag or mag load to extend useful range of heavy pellets by about 10 to 15 yards. Those even in tactical 2&3/4" loads are not suitable for use in LC Smith shotgun. The Federal Truball and Truball Penetrator slugs produce very nice groups in smoothbore with SK choke. Standard low velocity (low recoil) Truball would be excellent choice for older shotgun the Penetrator is hard and would likely "ring" them barrels too much.

I just wanted something extra to carry with me. I definatly don`t wanna beat up my gun.

The load I`m using for bird shot is 1-oz @ 5,900 psi and 1150 vel. Can anyone tell me a maximum psi and vel for my gun I can use without hurting this ole girl. Also, what about black powder. I have some brass shells.