3" O/U Chamber Question

Maka · June 18, 2000, 12:52 PM

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but will a Over and Under shotgun chambered for 3" shells fire 2-3/4" shells as well? Or are only certain shotguns setup to do that? I wasn't sure if the chamber was tapered or there was some ridge there that the shot would hit?
Thanks
Tony

Dave McC · June 18, 2000, 08:48 PM

3 inch chambers will fire 2 3/4" shells just fine,Maka. The reverse is NOT true,NEVER use shells LONGER than the designated round.

Most shooting in this country is done with the shorter shells, clays, most birds,etc...

June 18, 2000, 12:52 PM	#1
Maka Member Join Date: May 23, 2000 Posts: 35	Sorry if this is a dumb question, but will a Over and Under shotgun chambered for 3" shells fire 2-3/4" shells as well? Or are only certain shotguns setup to do that? I wasn't sure if the chamber was tapered or there was some ridge there that the shot would hit? Thanks Tony

June 18, 2000, 08:48 PM	#2
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 14, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,831	3 inch chambers will fire 2 3/4" shells just fine,Maka. The reverse is NOT true,NEVER use shells LONGER than the designated round. Most shooting in this country is done with the shorter shells, clays, most birds,etc...