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cmchap · April 5, 2011, 08:10 AM

I just picked up a 20 gauge shotgun (Spanish sxs) with barrel flats labled 850 KGS. I know that this is the max pressure rating of the barrel stamped on the barrels at manufacture. This measurement when converted would be 12,089psi.
My question is, Can this gun which was made in 1956 hold up to the pressures of todays common shells made by the big manufacturers? The gun is made to take no larger than 2 3/4" shells. The gun is a Victor Sarasqueta "Zephyr Woodlander" imported by Stoeger. I am hoping to get away with 7/8 oz. loads of #6 or #7-1/2 shot. nothing high velocity or heavy load etc...what do you think?
Thanks
cmchap

April 5, 2011, 08:10 AM	#1
cmchap Junior Member Join Date: April 5, 2011 Posts: 3	Older shotgun vs. newer shells I just picked up a 20 gauge shotgun (Spanish sxs) with barrel flats labled 850 KGS. I know that this is the max pressure rating of the barrel stamped on the barrels at manufacture. This measurement when converted would be 12,089psi. My question is, Can this gun which was made in 1956 hold up to the pressures of todays common shells made by the big manufacturers? The gun is made to take no larger than 2 3/4" shells. The gun is a Victor Sarasqueta "Zephyr Woodlander" imported by Stoeger. I am hoping to get away with 7/8 oz. loads of #6 or #7-1/2 shot. nothing high velocity or heavy load etc...what do you think? Thanks cmchap