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Unread 06-09-2021, 09:07 PM   #15
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Originally Posted by Dean Romig View Post
I have a 1898 DH 12 on the 2-frame with 2 9/16" chambers in the original Titanic Steel barrels and I've shot all kinds of off-the-shelf 2 3/4" ammo (NOT magnum) in it with never a problem. Some kick harder than others though and some folks advise to shoot low-recoil loads because of the age of the wood.
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Do you think the 2 9/16” chamber was for 2 5/8” shells?
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