George - I also have a featherweight 12ga. Elsie with 26 and 30 in. barrels - I use the gun for hunting quail and skeet. I can strongly recommend the Polywad Vintager Doublewide loads for this type of shooting. Pressures are low and they carry 7/8 oz. of #8 shot. The shells are only 2 1/2 in. in length but don't let that fool you - they get the job done. The Doublewides have Polywad's patented spreader discs in them which widen the patterns considerably. You can google Polywad and find their website. They are sold in cases of 250 shells for $105 currently, or last time I looked. Good luck fixing the stock and shoot that Elsie every chance you get! I am a member of this association and recommend you join - I have learned so much.