I shoot my grandpa’s 1915 16 gauge Flues a bit. I had the head of the stock glass bedded, which I do to all the shotguns I keep. This will give 100% contact between the stock and receiver making it much less likely to crack. I also shoot modest reloads at 1200fps in this gun. A few are 7/8oz, but most are 3/4oz. I like my Flues because it’s a family gun, but it does shoot and handle well. I just treat it gently. I have other sxs guns for pounding targets.