I am in the process of converting a 11-87 that I have owned for a long time into a HD/"Tactical" gun. It started off as a 11-87 Premium with a 26 inch pressure compensated (.116" dual gas ports) vent rib barrel, which I have had shortened to 18-3/4" with the RemChoke re-installed.
On the first range test today, it cycled the Remington Dove/Quail low-base load (2-3/4", 3-1/4 dram, 1 ounce of #8 shot) prefectly. Knowing that actually trying one of the low-recoil 00 buck loads from Federal or Remington will be the final proof, does anyone know if the "birdshot load" it functioned with today is equivalent in terms of gas pressure/recoil impulse to the low-recoil 00 buck loads? Based on the info I've been able to find, this seems to be a good indicator that the gun will handle the lighter loads without difficulty.
I also shot some Federal Premium P154 00 buckshot (00 copper plated, non flight control wad) today and as expected, it cycles without a hitch. With an improved cylinder choke installed, it shoots an 8" tall by 4" wide pattern at 50 feet, which I'm looking to tighten up, thus my interest in the low-recoil rounds which supposedly will pattern tighter.
Any insight/load recommendation for tighter patterns is appreciated!
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