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Dave McC · April 15, 2000, 08:17 PM

Magoo,yes, but the reverse can kill you. Shells longer than a given chamber can run pressures up to the point where, in effect, you've got a live grenade 6 inches in front of your eyes.

And, a shell suitable for a 2 3/4" chamber is NOT 2 3/4" before firing.The length is determined after firing, when the crimp has opened up.

Any American shotgun of modern manufacture should have the chamber length on the bbl. Stick to it and no problems....

April 15, 2000, 08:17 PM	#6
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Magoo,yes, but the reverse can kill you. Shells longer than a given chamber can run pressures up to the point where, in effect, you've got a live grenade 6 inches in front of your eyes. And, a shell suitable for a 2 3/4" chamber is NOT 2 3/4" before firing.The length is determined after firing, when the crimp has opened up. Any American shotgun of modern manufacture should have the chamber length on the bbl. Stick to it and no problems....