What to do?

[Lorenzo]

New member here. Bought a Remington Parker DHE skeet model and have yet popped a cap. It's up at DelGreco for repair of the gizmo that retains the ejectors. Larry D recommends that he lengthen the chambers to 2 3/4 as long as the gun is up there. A plus for ammo availability, but what about the factor of modifying the gun's originality?
I would appreciate any and all opinions.

[nid-28]

A Remington era gun should have 2 3/4 inch chambers. I don't understand why that work is being recommended!

[Lorenzo]

My bad, it is a 20ga, serial # unavailable at present but suggests 1937 manufacture.

[Lorenzo]

An interesting point,to be sure.

[Blind Dog]

My 1936 1&1/2 frame 12ga VHE (Remington) skeet gun has 2&1/2" chambers and that's the way it's staying.

[Lorenzo]

...and the barrells are marked 2 1/2"

[Lorenzo]

Thanks, Blind Dog. Does your VHE digest 2 3/4 shells?

[OH Osthaus]

2 1/2 inch shells are readily available. why alter it.

[B. Dudley]

2-3/4 inch shells in a 2.5" chamber will not have l effect on the gun if the barrels are sound. I am sure your DHE has had several 2-3/4" shells put through it. The lighter ammo is always easier on the guns overall integrity though.

[Lorenzo]

Appreciate the feedback on this issue. I'm certainly not hearing any compelling reason to modify that baby.