SxS Question...

Juhosaphat · April 28, 2008, 11:49 AM

I bought my girlfriend a Stoeger Uplander SxS 12 gauge and we took it out on Saturday to blow some stuff up. We ran out of 3" shells (which the gun says it's chambered for) and I decided to see if the 2 3/4" shells would fit and shoot. They fit just fine and shot even better.

My question is, in a SxS, if it says it's chambered for 3" shells, will running 2 3/4" shells through it damage it in any way?

Jeff Mulliken · April 28, 2008, 12:24 PM

No.

Juhosaphat · April 28, 2008, 12:30 PM

I didn't think so. But just wanted to make sure

Although it's usually better to ask before you do something potentially harmful to your gun lol

Doyle · April 28, 2008, 01:24 PM

The size listed on the chamber is the maximum lenght your gun will take. 3" shells are made for heavy hunting use. Go with 2 3/4" shells unless you are hunting waterfowl or turkey. Your shoulder and your wallet will be MUCH happier.

Juhosaphat · April 28, 2008, 02:08 PM

The shop I frequent has 3" Steel magnums for 7.99 a box. Not too much more than a box of 2 3/4" birdshot for 4.99 a box lol

mikenbarb · April 28, 2008, 05:40 PM

WOW, I will take 10 boxes at that price.

Jeff Mulliken · April 28, 2008, 06:19 PM

Tell me about the girlfriend.

I've never met a girl that would let me talk her into shooting 3" shells out of a light side by side and still talk to me afterwards.

Jeff

Doyle · April 29, 2008, 06:36 PM

Quote:

The shop I frequent has 3" Steel magnums for 7.99 a box. Not too much more than a box of 2 3/4" birdshot for 4.99 a box lol

Those steel shot boxes might not be the same quantity. Many manufacturers sell steel shot in packages of 10 instead of the normal 25. If it is indeed a 25 count box, buy all you can and resell them to duck hunters when the season comes around.

April 28, 2008, 11:49 AM	#1
Juhosaphat Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2008 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 174	SxS Question... I bought my girlfriend a Stoeger Uplander SxS 12 gauge and we took it out on Saturday to blow some stuff up. We ran out of 3" shells (which the gun says it's chambered for) and I decided to see if the 2 3/4" shells would fit and shoot. They fit just fine and shot even better. My question is, in a SxS, if it says it's chambered for 3" shells, will running 2 3/4" shells through it damage it in any way? __________________ What doesn't kill you will only make you stronger. Learn from your mistakes and you shall prevail equally.

April 28, 2008, 12:30 PM	#3
Juhosaphat Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2008 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 174	I didn't think so. But just wanted to make sure Although it's usually better to ask before you do something potentially harmful to your gun lol __________________ What doesn't kill you will only make you stronger. Learn from your mistakes and you shall prevail equally.

April 28, 2008, 02:08 PM	#5
Juhosaphat Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2008 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 174	The shop I frequent has 3" Steel magnums for 7.99 a box. Not too much more than a box of 2 3/4" birdshot for 4.99 a box lol __________________ What doesn't kill you will only make you stronger. Learn from your mistakes and you shall prevail equally.

April 28, 2008, 05:40 PM	#6
mikenbarb Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2007 Location: N.J. Posts: 1,111	WOW, I will take 10 boxes at that price. __________________ Mike B. Gun control= Being able to hit your target. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pifinnercircle

April 28, 2008, 12:24 PM	#2
Jeff Mulliken Senior Member Join Date: July 13, 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 250	No.

April 28, 2008, 01:24 PM	#4
Doyle Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2007 Location: Bradenton, Fl Posts: 4,131	The size listed on the chamber is the maximum lenght your gun will take. 3" shells are made for heavy hunting use. Go with 2 3/4" shells unless you are hunting waterfowl or turkey. Your shoulder and your wallet will be MUCH happier.

April 28, 2008, 06:19 PM	#7
Jeff Mulliken Senior Member Join Date: July 13, 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 250	Tell me about the girlfriend. I've never met a girl that would let me talk her into shooting 3" shells out of a light side by side and still talk to me afterwards. Jeff