ratty1 Posted November 18, 2021 Report Share Posted November 18, 2021 Good evening. I'm looking for a 10bore with 2 7/8 chambers or 3inch . Not looking for something fancy just something that I can use on the foreshore. Ive always wanted to use a older fowling piece with a bit history. Will load with Bismuth/tungsten etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted November 18, 2021 Report Share Posted November 18, 2021 I would really try for the longer chamber if you can to get a good killing load for geese. I have a 2 5/8 and it is just too short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratty1 Posted November 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2021 I've got a 3.1/2 ten already but just fancy something lighter and older. For most of my shooting a 2 7/8th will do just fine. Would be not much difference to a 3 inch 12 I imagine. We don't get high geese down here in the south west. 20yard Canada's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbyduck Posted November 18, 2021 Report Share Posted November 18, 2021 26 minutes ago, ratty1 said: I've got a 3.1/2 ten already but just fancy something lighter and older. For most of my shooting a 2 7/8th will do just fine. Would be not much difference to a 3 inch 12 I imagine. We don't get high geese down here in the south west. 20yard Canada's Holts have some in their next sale ,under obsolete shot guns , even got a winchester underlever repeater ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishop Posted November 18, 2021 Report Share Posted November 18, 2021 (edited) The pattern with a RTO 1 3/8 load of BB may be ok for 30 yards max as most are very lightly choked if not cylinder bore.I used one for a short while but had to return the gun as it misfired unfortunately. But the black powder loads i done were the dogs danglies. It patterned lovely at 30 yards and a pretty big swoosh of smoke .I would have enjoyed the gun but if i buy another breech loader ill just get an old 12 bore hammergun and use the black powder in that. The same enjoyment--much cheaper to buy and same range if not better. Edited November 18, 2021 by bishop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratty1 Posted November 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2021 I've seen the ones in Holt's , will have a better look through later. Thanks bishop. The ones seen have all be choked full and full or similar ,I wouldn't want a light choked version. I would happily go for a 3 inch 12 hammer if I could find one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakin stevens Posted November 18, 2021 Report Share Posted November 18, 2021 I've got a W Richard's of liverpool 10b with 3 1/2 chambers and extra full chokes , I have always loaded 3 inch shells in it , found it perfect for shore geese and ducks, never loaded a 3 1/2 cartridge for it . I would go for a 3 inch 10b if you can . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratty1 Posted November 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2021 44 minutes ago, shakin stevens said: I've got a W Richard's of liverpool 10b with 3 1/2 chambers and extra full chokes , I have always loaded 3 inch shells in it , found it perfect for shore geese and ducks, never loaded a 3 1/2 cartridge for it . I would go for a 3 inch 10b if you can . Ive seen one on gun star , t Harrison 3inch that I'm going to message about. I have a friend that has used a 2 7/8 th and 3inch for years and shoots well with them. Price of Bismuth has always put me off but I've decided to just bite the bullet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishop Posted November 23, 2021 Report Share Posted November 23, 2021 Like i say m8 i loaded up a few 1 3/8 BB lead (scotland) and they patterned very well if a bit too thin at 30 yards in a 1/4 choked hammer 10.With 3 shot it would have been lovely out to 35-40 yards. With tighter chokes its a given the range would be greater,but then as you said the birds would not be sky scrapers anyways. You cant beat that sulphur reek and distinctive plume of smoke hanging about a damp reedbed from an old hammergun.Do ensure it has been live fired recently and the proof marks are reasonably recent as some do sell on guns only fit for the wall. Hope you grab one soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratty1 Posted November 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2021 Hi bishop. I ended going for for a thomas wild 12 , decided it would be more practical for me and will get more use. Picked her up tonight, in very good condition ,. My friends going to load some 40/42 gram Bismuth 2s for me to try in it. It's nitro proofed to 1& 1/2 Ounce with full and xtra full so should be good out to 45yard,. Will be just right on a windy night and some low pinks up north. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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