Daryl, isn't it great to play and play with an old ML SG and finally find what it likes - even barrel to barrel! Sometimes the patterns you can get will put many modern shotguns to shame. I have pulled full choke patterns at 40 yds. from a cylinder bore ML but it takes me about ten minutes to load one of those special turkey loads. 70% at 35 yds with regular loads is a definite possibility. I'm talking nickel plated No. 6 shot tho - it really helps.

But smaller shot and smaller bore both conspire against you as you try to reach farther with a cylinder bore ML.

Have a 15 ga German double from 1758, converted, that I restored and have taken two nice tom turkeys with. It's datable due to having hallmarked silver furniture. Think my well worn Joe Manton double is 15 ga too - as I recall. Great handling gun!

Hope this is staying at least partially on topic - Mike's nice Harkom double.

Aloha, Ka'imiloa