21/2" shells
hi
i have a lot of fiocchi 2 1/2" shells,can i use them in my older mod 870 that has 2 3/4 on the barrel? 20ga
thanks gun702
i have a lot of fiocchi 2 1/2" shells,can i use them in my older mod 870 that has 2 3/4 on the barrel? 20ga
thanks gun702
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Sure ! 0 -
Okay to use shorter--NEVER longer. BUT, why don't you sell them if you got a bunch.
Many old gun shooters would pay a premium for 2 1/2" shells.0 -
Could I assume you all remember that a 2-3/4 inch shotshell is only 2-1/2 inches long until it is fired ? 0 -
quote:Originally posted by XXCross
Could I assume you all remember that a 2-3/4 inch shotshell is only 2-1/2 inches long until it is fired ?
AND that is the problem. Many older guns have 2 1/2" chambers, so dummies load the new shells in them and when fired they overlap into the forcing cone area and increase pressures.0 -
how long is a 20 ga 2 1/2" shell BEFORE its fired??? I just got an old English shotgun that I want to reload for. 0 -
Before is irrelevant. unfired length is determined by type of crimp and load {rolled, 6 star, 8 star etc etc. AS long as the fully expanded {fired} length is shorter than your chamber, you're good to go. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by cody45
how long is a 20 ga 2 1/2" shell BEFORE its fired??? I just got an old English shotgun that I want to reload for.
The roll crimp ones I have are 2 3/16" these are quite old. I can't find my old Lee manual right now, but I recall 3/8" being required for a star crimp.0 -
For a 20ga shell about 5/16 inch is required for a star (pie) crimp, that goes up to about 3/8 for a 12ga. (bigger shell, longer radius to cover) 0 -
I have a 1952 remington 870 wingmaster 2-3/4" on the barrel with an all steel receiver and it warns about using magnum shells. Does that mean i cannot use even 2-3/4" magnum shells as i would think they would not be that much more pressure. 0
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