thanks for the response. who is b&p? i imagine this would be a special order shell. remington i think makes or made a high velocity 7/8 oz shot #6. i have a box and it sounds like a good load. the velocity coming from the light weight of shot. i did shoot the aa winchester light 1 1/8 oz 2 3/4 dram eq to test the gun and it really didnt seem harsh at all. i was alittle surprised. maybe the gun weighing in @ 7.25 lbs helped. i would also imagine that the stock design helps with recoil as well. i know it does in a rifle. i am really pleased with the fulton. the balance is nice and the lines are no frills graceful and clean. i wonder if the design is smith in a utility gun. i believe i have become enamored with these doubles although at this stage i will not own a gun i cannot carry comfortably. thanks this really is a great sight!