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Author Topic: 00 Buck in a .69 cal?  (Read 874 times)

Offline Stormrider51

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00 Buck in a .69 cal?
« on: February 22, 2016, 03:45:54 PM »
I just received a Fusil de Chasse from Jackie Brown.  I have owned smoothbores in .62 and .75 but this one is a .69.  To be exact, the bore measures .684".  Is it okay to shoot 00 Buckshot in it?  I was taught that 00 is okay in a 12 gauge but not in a 20.  This gun is in-between.  Advice appreciated.
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Re: 00 Buck in a .69 cal?
« Reply #1 on: February 22, 2016, 04:34:58 PM »
I don't see why not.  .690 vs .720 isn't a lot of difference to my way of thinking.
I'd try it.
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Re: 00 Buck in a .69 cal?
« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2016, 08:38:01 PM »
Shoot them look at results. It is safe.
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