2 3/4 magnums in an Ithaca DSPS??

Icopy1 · January 27, 2011, 09:33 AM

I have an Ithaca NY made Ithaca Deerslayer Police Special. It's chambered for the 2 3/4 12 gauge shell. Can I shoot 2 3/4" magnum shells though it without damaging the weapon?

Dave McC · January 27, 2011, 10:24 AM

Yes, the 37 is a well made and designed (by JMB) tool.

You may be get damaged, though. The platform is quite light, and with heavy loads the kick is likely to be emphatic.

davecharles · January 27, 2011, 10:40 AM

I've shot 2 3/4 mags in my deerslayers for years. More damage to my shoulder than the shotgun. (kills at both ends)
Dave

egor20 · January 27, 2011, 12:00 PM

Hunted bambi for years using my 37 and mostly used mag shells, only problem was my shoulder.

January 27, 2011, 09:33 AM	#1
Icopy1 Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 415	2 3/4 magnums in an Ithaca DSPS?? I have an Ithaca NY made Ithaca Deerslayer Police Special. It's chambered for the 2 3/4 12 gauge shell. Can I shoot 2 3/4" magnum shells though it without damaging the weapon?

January 27, 2011, 12:00 PM	#4
egor20 Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,743	Hunted bambi for years using my 37 and mostly used mag shells, only problem was my shoulder. __________________ Chief stall mucker and grain chef Country don't mean dumb. Steven King. The Stand

January 27, 2011, 10:24 AM	#2
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 14, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,831	Yes, the 37 is a well made and designed (by JMB) tool. You may be get damaged, though. The platform is quite light, and with heavy loads the kick is likely to be emphatic.

January 27, 2011, 10:40 AM	#3
davecharles Member Join Date: January 3, 2010 Location: Carbondale Posts: 60	I've shot 2 3/4 mags in my deerslayers for years. More damage to my shoulder than the shotgun. (kills at both ends) Dave