lengthening chamber in Win 101
I obtained a second barrel for my old Winchester 101 that has been fitted perfectly to my receiver (many thanks to gunbroker's want ads section as that is where I located the barrel), and the gunsmith is going to open the forcing cones up to modern crimp and wads.
My question is whether the barrel (30 inch full/mod) chambers can be lengthened to 3" and 3" lead shot shells be safely shot through it? I would not be using steel shot (especially with a true full choke) but I am thinking of late season pheasant hunting in south dakota.
Any experience or thoughts?
My question is whether the barrel (30 inch full/mod) chambers can be lengthened to 3" and 3" lead shot shells be safely shot through it? I would not be using steel shot (especially with a true full choke) but I am thinking of late season pheasant hunting in south dakota.
Any experience or thoughts?
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Make sure the ejection port is big enough. 
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Martha Stewart
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The only thing you get with a 3" is a heavier payload. Personaly I'd stick with the 2 3/4's and maybe use some #5 shot 1 1/2oz "Baby Mags"
Some guys like a mag full of lead, I still prefer one round to the head.0
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