20 gauge chamber length

[Drew Hause]

Since this is a very frequent question, maybe in the "Help" section at the top of the Forum a "PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE SHOOTING YOUR PARKER" post could be generated? The FAQs seem to be overlooked.

I just added "Please review the General Information "Is my shotgun safe to shoot?" FAQ before using your L.C. Smith or Hunter Arms Co. Fulton shotgun." to the header of the LCSCA Forum.

[Ron Scott]

No wonder the neophyte is confused. In one place he finds Sherman Bell’s test results in the Winter 2001 DGJ article where he writes:

“With loads that are sensible in a light 2 1/2 inch gun, we see no dangerous pressure levels produced. I see no reason, related to safety, to modify an original 2 1/2 inch chambered gun to shoot 2 3/4 shells, if the 2 3/4 inch load you intend to use would develop pressure that is safe in that gun, when fired in a standard chamber.”


Then in another place he finds Larry Potterfield showing him how to lengthen the chamber of an antique Parker:

https://youtu.be/amBveFBnVgY