2 3/4" shells in 2 3/4 chamber

[John Dallas]

I'm sure this has been discussed before, but I can't find it.

Should there be an issue using 1 oz 2 3/4" target loads in a 2 5/8" chambered #2 frame gun?

[Daryl Corona]

IMO, no. Been doing it for years. Keep the pressure on the low side and you should be fine.

[Richard Flanders]

Measure the length of a fired case for the 1oz load to see if it's actually 2-3/4". Some aren't, despite what it says on the box.

[Bill Murphy]

Parker Brothers, and Fox chambered guns meant for 2 3/4" shells at 2 5/8" by factory memo and specifications.

[Drew Hause]

If the end of the hull looks like this (on left) after shooting

http://pic20.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1373/6511424/24488932/412969745.jpg

or is feathered as the hull on left

http://pic20.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1373/6511424/24488932/410465212.jpg

or like this (courtesy of Will Evans) there might be

http://pic20.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1373/6511424/24488932/413248264.jpg

[Drew Hause]

What Richard said; all are 2 11/16"

Nobel Sport Low Recoil, Remington STS Premier, Remington Nitro, Federal Top Gun, Federal Top Gun

http://pic20.picturetrail.com:80/VOL1373/6511424/24488932/410153970.jpg

[Ian Byrkit]

I had the same question once. See this thread for some good info.

http://parkerguns.org/forums/showthread.php?t=6592

[Leighton Stallones]

I have a pdf of Sherman Bells article (shooting 2 3/4 in a short chamber) . Email me if you would like a copy.
l.stallones@centurytel.net

[Brian Dudley]

Parker hang tags... "chambers 2-5/8". Use 2-3/4" shells."

From the horses mouth.

[Rich Anderson]

I skirt the issue by using 2 1/2 inch shells in everything.

[Pete Lester]

Before the advent of the 2 3/4" 12ga shell did Parker make the chambers 2 1/2" for shooting 2 5/8" shells?

[Dean Romig]

There is No issue. Later Parker chambers were cut to 2 5/8" to be used with 2 3/4" shells. This way, the shells would open 1/8" into the cones, thus ensuring a better gas seal.





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[Bill Murphy]

Pete, yes.