What type of loads will you use. All 12 gauge Smiths from the "get-go" (with the exception of the 3" Chambered LONGRANGE series, whic came out aprox. 1926 have 2&3/4" long chambers. Just curious, how did you determine the chokes and chamber lengths on your German made Sauer?
Thank you for your insights!
Loads- I have purchased some Winchester AA Low Noise, Low Recoil ammo to use for a 1970s Spanish SxS, as it was proofed for lower pressures than our SAAMI specs.
I might eventually standardize on that for SxS shotguns, just for simplicity. Most of my shooting is recreational- not hunting. But, I would like to know the best role for everything.
Currently, I planned to stick to loads of 7/8-1 1/8, and speeds under 1200 fps for the LS Smith, until I make up my mind. The cost at WalMart makes this attractive for me, as all I am doing is trying to bust clays about 2 times a year, or hitting the barrel at 30 yards.
As to chamber/bore on the Sauer, I read the markings on it. I don't think it has been used much, and the metal in the choke area seemed to match [using LGS's drop-in choke gauge] the bore markings. As for chamber length, I did a lot of research and my recollection was that all of the 1960s Sauers were 2 3/4".
I can't recall if I read 2.75" on it, or read 12/70 on the flats of the barrel, but I am pretty confident it was a 2.75" chamber- and not 2 9/16 or shorter.
I have no intention of putting 3" through it.
