I was afraid someone might mention marching on. Case head expansion is still well within acceptable limits at 34 grns (.007"). Recoil will probably become somewhat unacceptable as I move forward. Weighted this gun only weights 7.25# and has become somewhat lively at 34. But a man has to do what a man has to do. As soon as the bruising heals I'll start working my way up in .5 grain increments. I'll keep an eye on caseheads and quit when I'm .010" over. I had caseheads at .013" over with triple seven but heavy buckshot loads push to a max of .010" over.
Haven't tried lighter balls as my accuracy has been so good and I would like this to be my dangerous game go to gun. I'm a believer in projectile weight so I will carry on as is. I've got a couple beautiful ribs I got from birdhunter and can't say I wouldn't like to have a proper quarter-rib on this boregun so if she don't come together we'll make her come together. Stay tuned.