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Even at the figures above, there is 1 1/2" more climb at intermediate ranges than I will allow for my own shooting.

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Now, increase that Paradox conical's velocity from a normal 1,000fps to 1,400fps and it's a world different ....
How much does a 750gr. slug moving 1,400fps kick, when propelled by black powder? Can 1,400fps be safely obtained in a 7 1/2 to 8 pound 12 bore Paradox?

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Within 100 yards a lead bullet starting out at 1400fps would only shoot a little flatter. However, it's irrelevant because a 7-1/2 to 8 pound Paradox gun is not made to shoot a 750gr bullet that fast. When I need a rifle I use a rifle.

As mentioned above, the beauty of a Paradox gun is that you can take one gun for a mixed bag and warm up on the clays course in the meantime. It carrys and swings like a fine double shotgun should. I've had mine in Argentina and shot doves and a Peccary. I've used it for sporting clays and skeet. I hunted grouse, pheasant, and chuckar with it. Last year I shot a bobcat and a Blacktail deer with it. This weekend I'll be shooting it at a sporting clays event. Versatility is what a Paradox is about. It is not specialized for any one task yet does many things surprisingly well enough.

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