Hi Guys,

I dug out the shotgun and had a look at the barrel flats. It is marked 1320 BAR Proof, along with the Fleur-de-Lis stamp. So does that constitute the use of High Performance Steel? I also went to Gamebore's website and found their 2 3/4 inch Game Load for steel shot.

12 Gauge, Dark Storm High Precision Steel loads, 1400/1490 fps.

They state re: this cartridge, "Shotgun proof and choke recommendations for each load:
5/32gms Standard Nitro Proof Modern Shotgun. Half choke maximum.
4/32gms Standard Nitro Proof Modern Shotgun. Half choke maximum.
3/32gms *High Performance Steel Proof Shotgun with Fleur de Lys stamp. CIP regulations state no choke restriction however we strongly advise Half Choke Maximum."

So from their statement, even though CIP okay, Gamebore is still advising to only use 1/2 choke Maxiumum for High Performance Steel Proof.

Gamebore Dark Storm Precision Steel

I think the level of recoil could be a real factor in a light game gun. Still early in the British steel game, maybe better loads/options coming down the road.

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TC

Last edited by Tim Cartmell; 11/24/23 05:11 PM.