measuring chamber length?

takem23 · June 2, 2011, 10:14 PM

I have an old stevens chickopee falls side by side 12 gauge in great shape. Solid as a rock. It's marked proof tested 2 3/4". I've heard and read that old paper shells were crimped different and should measure the chamber it to be sure.

Only thing I could think of was to put a 3 1/2" shell in just to measure. Measured exactly 2 3/4". so a fired shell is 2 3/4" and that's what I've measured so I should be good with some low pressure ammo, correct? Am I missing anything. If it was 2 1/2 or 2 5/8" it would of measured that, right?

Bill DeShivs · June 3, 2011, 12:12 AM

If it's marked 2-3/4, then 2-3/4 is fine.

June 2, 2011, 10:14 PM	#1
takem23 Member Join Date: May 10, 2009 Posts: 52	measuring chamber length? I have an old stevens chickopee falls side by side 12 gauge in great shape. Solid as a rock. It's marked proof tested 2 3/4". I've heard and read that old paper shells were crimped different and should measure the chamber it to be sure. Only thing I could think of was to put a 3 1/2" shell in just to measure. Measured exactly 2 3/4". so a fired shell is 2 3/4" and that's what I've measured so I should be good with some low pressure ammo, correct? Am I missing anything. If it was 2 1/2 or 2 5/8" it would of measured that, right?

June 3, 2011, 12:12 AM	#2
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,985	If it's marked 2-3/4, then 2-3/4 is fine. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com