Cartridges for SBT

Posted by Harry K. on February 7, 2012, 7:12 pm
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I'm looking for some expert opinions on whether it is OK to use 2.75 dram, 1125 FPS, #8 modern shells in a 1919 LC SBT Specialty grade. Thanks for your input.

Re: Cartridges for SBT

Posted by Pastorcharlie on February 7, 2012, 8:01 pm, in reply to "Cartridges for SBT"
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Harry;These SBT are built like a tank compared to the doubles.I shoot 2.750 x 1 moving at about 1180 through mine all the time with no problems.This is just my opinion.These are tremendous guns even compared to the fancy stuff people call Trap Guns today.Charlie.

Re: Cartridges for SBT

Posted by Tom Salzer on February 8, 2012, 3:30 pm, in reply to "Re: Cartridges for SBT"
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I agree. However,I suggest you pattern the gun before expecting to run 25s. Many of these guns are bored and/or choked very tightly to accommodate the shells used back then. They might shoot very tight patterns with modern ammunition.

Re: Cartridges for SBT

Posted by Harry K on February 8, 2012, 8:09 pm, in reply to "Re: Cartridges for SBT"
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Thanks Gentlmen, I appreciate the input.