Lots of posts lately by people wondering what shells they should be using in vintage guns and, more importantly, where to find them.
So, I decided to check where I got mine and see if there are any left for the rest of you.
Good news. Gamebore, 6-shot, 1 oz loads in 2 1/2" are in stock at P&D Enterprises in Edmonton (GunNutz sponsor - see banner ads above).
They have boxes of 12 gauge (Pure Gold) for $20.00 and boxes of 16 gauge (Traditional Game) for 18.00. They also found boxes of the "Traditional Game" shells in 28 gauge (2 3/4"), but I didn't get the price for those.
They couldn't find any in 20 gauge while I was holding on the phone, so those may be out-of-stock.
The shells that they found were in single boxes on the shelf, so there's also a remote possibility that flats can still be had.
NOTE: These shells are manufactured in the UK where shot sizes are slightly different than in North America. The 6-shot in these shells is closest to the N.A. 7 1/2" shot size.
Disclaimer: These are nitro smokeless powder shells that are designed to produce lower pressures than modern commercial shells and will properly fit 2 1/2" chambered guns. When in doubt, have your gun checked by a qualified professional. Purchasers of these shells do so at their own risk.
So, I decided to check where I got mine and see if there are any left for the rest of you.
Good news. Gamebore, 6-shot, 1 oz loads in 2 1/2" are in stock at P&D Enterprises in Edmonton (GunNutz sponsor - see banner ads above).
They have boxes of 12 gauge (Pure Gold) for $20.00 and boxes of 16 gauge (Traditional Game) for 18.00. They also found boxes of the "Traditional Game" shells in 28 gauge (2 3/4"), but I didn't get the price for those.
They couldn't find any in 20 gauge while I was holding on the phone, so those may be out-of-stock.
The shells that they found were in single boxes on the shelf, so there's also a remote possibility that flats can still be had.
NOTE: These shells are manufactured in the UK where shot sizes are slightly different than in North America. The 6-shot in these shells is closest to the N.A. 7 1/2" shot size.
Disclaimer: These are nitro smokeless powder shells that are designed to produce lower pressures than modern commercial shells and will properly fit 2 1/2" chambered guns. When in doubt, have your gun checked by a qualified professional. Purchasers of these shells do so at their own risk.
