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Unread 01-22-2015, 11:29 AM   #2
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Originally Posted by Dean Romig View Post
If the 2 7/8" chambers were made for paper cartridges and not for brass.... why wouldn't 3" shells be just about perfect for them?
My point is the 1/8" shorter chamber for better gas seal somehow does not seem to apply to the hammerless Short Tens. Whether built in the 1890's or in the early 20th century they are all pretty much 2 7/8" chambers and the paper shells sold in 10 gauge were predominantly 2 7/8" in length.
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