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ilovechevycars
I just got a Mossberg (maverick) 88 12 gauge with the 20 " barrel and it reads chambered for 2 3/4 " or 3 " shells.
I only have a few shells around and want to try the shotgun out.
My question is this , the 12 gauge shells I have measure only 2 1/4 inch long which explains why I was able to fit 7 in the gun an 8 with one in the chamber. The shells loaded fine and it ejects them fine but not sure if I should try firing it with the shorter shells or not ???
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  • redman.com1
    all factory shells actually measure a 1/4 inch shorter than what it says on the box. in other words a 3 inch magnum is 2&3/4 inches long and ect. so shoot away with shells you got.
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  • Mort4570
    the chamber lenght is that of a fired shell,after the crimp open sup and adds to the length.
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  • iwannausername
    Shorter is always OK, assuming they are loaded to proper pressures.

    In fact, Aguila makes some "mini" loads, just under 2 inches. However, due to the lift ramp for feeding into the chamber it may not work with the minis.
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  • ilovechevycars
    Thanks guys for all the info, I am going to check the model # and see why i'm able to get 8 shells counting one in chamber instead of the 6 everone says it should hold. Just wanted to be sure safety wise before I fired a shot off. thanks
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  • beantownshootah
    quote:Originally posted by ilovechevycars
    Thanks guys for all the info, I am going to check the model # and see why i'm able to get 8 shells counting one in chamber instead of the 6 everone says it should hold. Just wanted to be sure safety wise before I fired a shot off. thanks


    The 20" "Security" Maverick is SUPPOSED to hold 8 2-3/4" shells.

    http://www.maverickarms.com/pages/88security.htm

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    88T 8-Shot Security model features a 3" chamber, 20" Cylinder Bore fixed choke and a non-ported barrel. A rugged black synthetic stock and forearm, blued metal finish and a brass front sight bead are also included.
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