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Originally Posted by Dean Romig
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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Dean: Just as a note... I have had some experience shooting 2 3/4" ammo out of a 2 9/16 chambered 16 ga Euro gun. the 2 3/4 loads kicked noticeably more then the shorter shells. This was caused by the forcing cones being bored for the short shells not being able to allow the entire crimp on the shell to open completely. You might notice on the 2 3/4 ammo that the very front of the fired shell is somewhat "frayed". I now shoot nothing but 2.5" out of that and other short chambered guns. I dont know what shooting the longer shells does to pressures but I do know they kick noticeably more.
JMHO
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Bruce A. Hering
Program Coordinator/Lead Instructor (retired)
Shotgun Team Coach, NSCA Level III Instructor
Southeastern Illinois College
AMM 761
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