Fox Collectors

Where exactly is the members only section? Thanks, Andrew.

Thanks TOOL MAN (by the way, where is tool town?). My gun has 30" tubes with different size chokes, so I guess it is M/F. The gun was my Grandfather's (I am not in fact "a nun," but my Grandfathers last name was Nunn and it is also my middle name - thought it might be a fitting tribut...

1. What are the standard choke measurements for a late 20s 12 gauge Sterlingworth?

2. Are there marking on the barrel that indicate what size I have?

3. What implications does the size of my chokes have for both trap shooting and bird shooting?

Thanks,

Andrew

Thanks. I know I mentioned 1 oz. loads above, but what is the maximum load recommended for a vintage Sterlingworth?

Back to barrel weight - does this have anything to do with the types of shells that can be used, the overall sturdiness of the gun, or is it simply a matter of some folks wanting a heavier feel.

Thanks for the tips. I saw the instructions on the first page and was wondering if there might be a cleaning/lubing regiment for after use shooting.

Also, what about the shells generally available at sporting clay places? Can I shoot 2 3/4" lead shot with one ounce loads?

Three weeks ago I finally got around to taking my Grandfather's 1928 Sterlingworth out for some trap shooting and loved it (although I did horribly). I grew up shooting rifles, but this was my first time shooting a shotgun, other than an old single shot 410 that my Dad has as a varmint gun. I plan t...