Thread: 28 gauge 2 7/8" chambers and shells
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Unread 10-21-2018, 11:07 AM   #4
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Around 1960-61 the Olin brothers began stuffing a full ounce in the 2 3/4 inch 28-gauge case --

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As far as I know Remington & Peters didn't join in on this, and Federal introduced a 7/8 ounce load.
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