Ammo for OLD SXS's

[Birdman2]

It seems RST is having a hard time getting supplies in to make shells.

 

[Ky Setter man]

I have 4 boxs of RST paper 16s. I foolishly let 2 boxs go to someone I didnt know, before things got short.

 

[LC Smith]

I have 4 boxs of RST paper 16s. I foolishly let 2 boxs go to someone I didnt know, before things got short.

I have a few boxes as well. They are remarkable loads.

 

[Birdman2]

"The Aroma also"

 

[Goosemaster]

In my 12 gauge sterlingworth I have shot 1 1/4 high velocity loads for a decade. Lately I have been shooting boss 1 1/4 loads for the last couple years when required. No issues although its been restocked and glass bedded chokes opened
In my 16 gauge foxes I shoot mostly hand loads 1oz sometimes 1 1/8 I have also been a fan of the b&p f1s
In my JP Sauer 16 I shoot golden pheasants again the gun has been restocked
In my Thomas Bland 12 gauge hammer gun I shoot hand loads 1 1/8 with federal paper hulls at 1250 to 1300 fps.
I doubt you could blow up a old double. Sherman Bell did a test published in the double gun journal with some old poor condition sxs's and shot proof loads though them and did no damage the barrels athough some stocks turned into spliters. The original stock on my 12 gauge sterlingworth was cracked and in poor shape when first got it but I knew going into it and made it a good canidate for restocking it worked out. 100 year old wood stocks are the weak point in vintage guns.
If you get into vintage guns you may consider getting into reloading

I wonder if a Damascus can be fired? Lc smith, Parker,

 

[LC Smith]

I wonder if a Damascus can be fired? Lc smith, Parker,

After a good check by a qualified gunsmith, and the right loads, I would shoot a shotgun with damascus tubes.