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We know copper won't hurt barrel walls on old guns from late 1800's.
Do we know if Bismuth will not harm barrel walls on old guns?
Do we know if Bismuth will increase pressure over the same lead loa ...

I have used boss copper plated bismuth through both modified and full choke in vintage side by sides without issue

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Where the thin spots are does matter. Thin spots farther down the bore nearer the muzzle, but not too close to the choke do not concern me as much as nearer the chamber.

On powders for Damascus 12 ...

Have you measured wall thickness, while possibly made lightweight it could be the result of polishing bores and refinishing the browning that it arrives at 6lb 2oz.

I am always leery of guns too li ...

Before oiling, I use renaissance wax generously on all edges of the action especially on all wood to metal spots, this provide some seal to out water. I also do the forend.

I oil the barrels and a ...

What constitutes fair chase in hunting is subjective. Like most I was raised with respecting rules like only firing on the wing and never ground sluicing anything.

We hunted for sport and food in ...

Put a box aside, the best condition etc, then shoot the rest. Unless you are dove shooting you maybe surprised how long a few boxes last.

There is a simple trade off to achieve ultralight guns, the lighter you go the thinner the barrel walls and shorter the barrels get. While it matters where the thin spots are, most cannot live with t ...

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Most 1oz loads will fit in a 2.5 hull. I have used 1oz data and roll crimped without issue. My only caveat is make sure you put a sufficient roll in the crimp in order to provide the ini ...

Lightest 16 I have ever owned was 5lbs 9oz German Guild triggerplate action whose barrel walls were thinner than I cared to live with.

Longshot vs unique so I can hold on to other powders for special loads.

I find Longshot easily available, therefore I have a large stockpile of it.

I have found the RST shells kick more than my reloads, given some weight of lead 1oz. That said RST shells effectively deliver birds in the hand