10 gauge question

Nightcrawler · July 1, 2001, 02:14 AM

Somebody edgemacate me here.

What are the standard lengths for 10 gauge shells? I've seen 3.5" around. I know that for 12 gauge, the standard American lengths are 2.75", 3", and 3.5" (as well as 2" and 2.5" in Europe), but what about 10 gauge?

July 1, 2001, 02:43 AM

According to Winchester's product line, they are all 3½" except for the 2 7/8" black powder blanks. Remington lists only 3½" shells. Unless there is someone making some specialty cartridge, it appears as if 3½ is the standard length.

Dave McC · July 1, 2001, 07:45 AM

3 1/2" is the present standard. In days of old, a 2 7/8" shell and gun were standard. Sometimes the shorter shell was called the Super 10.

Many old and odd lengths out there, not confined to the 10. 2 5/8" and 2 9/16, for instance, the first in 12 ga and the last in 16.

The Brits also did 2 and 2 1/2" guns and shells in 12 ga.

Solitar · July 11, 2001, 05:43 PM

Why not a 4 inch 10 gauge magnum?
http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...threadid=72786

July 1, 2001, 02:14 AM	#1
Nightcrawler Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2000 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 2,945	10 gauge question Somebody edgemacate me here. What are the standard lengths for 10 gauge shells? I've seen 3.5" around. I know that for 12 gauge, the standard American lengths are 2.75", 3", and 3.5" (as well as 2" and 2.5" in Europe), but what about 10 gauge? __________________ Nightcrawler- TFL Alumnus

July 11, 2001, 05:43 PM	#4
Solitar Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2000 Location: Solitary Posts: 717	We have ultramag rifles and Casull Revolvers Why not a 4 inch 10 gauge magnum? http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...threadid=72786

July 1, 2001, 02:43 AM	#2
PreserveFreedom Guest Posts: n/a	According to Winchester's product line, they are all 3½" except for the 2 7/8" black powder blanks. Remington lists only 3½" shells. Unless there is someone making some specialty cartridge, it appears as if 3½ is the standard length.

July 1, 2001, 07:45 AM	#3
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	3 1/2" is the present standard. In days of old, a 2 7/8" shell and gun were standard. Sometimes the shorter shell was called the Super 10. Many old and odd lengths out there, not confined to the 10. 2 5/8" and 2 9/16, for instance, the first in 12 ga and the last in 16. The Brits also did 2 and 2 1/2" guns and shells in 12 ga.