Navy arms 12 guage

[dennis john]

I recently acquired a Navy arms (Pietta) 12 guage double, no manual. What would be a max load of 2f in this shotgun? Thanks. Dennis

 

[BrownBear]

I don't recall max, but for many, many years I was very pleased with 90 grains of 2f under 1 1/4 oz of shot. I also did a lot of shooting with 70 grains under 1 oz for snowshoe hare. You might check with Navy Arms or Dixie Gun Works. I bet they could be a lot more specific.

 

[dennis john]

Thanks Brown Bear. Those loads shoul be plenty for my purposes. Dennis

 

[Lorne Johnson]

Brown Bears suggestions are right in line with what I use. Maybe 85 gr with the 1 1/4 load, but 90 makes a good maximum load.

 

[majg1234]

got the same shotgun and that is about what I use,a little heavier load of shot and powder for turkey though

 

[RwBeV]

It would depend on what model you have, I have had two NA doubles, one is a light weight model and the other is heavier, on both guns the max load is stamped on the underside of the barrel. The loads suggested here are in line with the guns capabilities,if it is the the lighter weight gun the the heavier loads will be uncomfortable.

Have fun, I love mine.
Bob