In the FWIW column here, I did talk to Kirby about my mild concerns for this gun and he was his usual helpful-self. I have his permission to run a few proof loads down the more honed-out left tube to see how it responds. My plans for it's use would be light 7/8 and 1-ounce loads anyway, so I was thinking an ounce and an eighth would be sufficient? Perhaps a standard clays target load? It is tempting to put it through it's paces with a really stout load (I have a few White Rhino Finocchi pheasant loads laying around that really belt you, and even some 2 1/2-inch high-bird British Gamebore shells that I remember being pretty harsh in a 6 1/2 lb John Blanch I had a few years ago). Decisions, decisions...at what price is peace of mind?
Last edited by Lloyd3; 12/30/23 01:46 PM.
