I do understand the chambers are longer than 2 1/2 inches and modern hulls are shorter than 2 3/4 inch. Been shooting it all along with 2 3/4 no problems. Hulls about a 16th of an inch too long expanded.
Was thinking though, since I start with new Rem STS, never range pick up's and reload for the Trojan only might cut them back to shorter, for no good reason other than tailored to my gun.
Found those case cutting tools on Ballistic Products Web site. They also have a guide to loading 2 1/2 inches which I will order. I can see me switching wads to suit shorter and changing the powder charge accordingly. Roll crimp is another complication I would probably rather avoid. Simply run the Mec Jr down one hole and use a folded crimp, no extra labor save the one time hull cut down.
Trouble with Google lately is it's add driven, search 2 1/2 inch 20 it comes up with dozen places selling shells. Scroll down couple of pages links to forums that may be questionable advice wise compared to this one.
Thanks all
Bill
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