FORCING CONES

[Researcher]

This all gets really confusing. I find earlier hang tags even more confusing with these lines Length of Shell 2 5/8 Inches and then the next line Use Shell 2 3/4 Long?!? This gun targeted with 1 1/4 ounce --

108998 12-gauge, 2 3-4 inch, 1 1-4 ounce.jpeg

This gun targeted with 1 1/8 ounce --

125594 12-gauge, 2 3-4 inch, 1 1-8 ounce.jpg

Later 12-gauge tags generally state Use Shells 2 5/8 Long if they were targeted with 1 1/8 ounce --

211184 12-gauge, 2 5-8 inch, 1 1-8 ounce.jpg

214724 01 12-ga 2 5-8 inch.jpg

and Use Shells 2 3/4 Long if they were targeted with 1 1/4 ounce --

216599 12-gauge, 2 3-4 inch, 1 1-4 ounce.jpg

216599 12-gauge, 2 3-4 inch, 1 1-4 ounce.jpg

I have found that the vintage paper shells I've fired and checked for length were very uniform and right on for stated length. Not at all like modern plastic shells.

[edgarspencer]

Originally Posted by Dave Noreen

This all gets really confusing. I find earlier hang tags even more confusing with these lines Length of Shell 2 5/8 Inches and then the next line Use Shell 2 3/4 Long?!? This gun targeted with 1 1/4 ounce --

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This gun targeted with 1 1/8 ounce --

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Later 12-gauge tags generally state Use Shells 2 5/8 Long if they were targeted with 1 1/8 ounce --

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and Use Shells 2 3/4 Long if they were targeted with 1 1/4 ounce --

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I have found that the vintage paper shells I've fired and checked for length were very uniform and right on for stated length. Not at all like modern plastic shells.

Confusing? Ya Think? I just measure a Remington Kleenbore, Box labled 2 5/8", and roll crimped, it measures 2 3/8"
The attached shows a NPE which measures 2 3/4", and the same hull, loaded, fold crimped with 1 1/8 oz measuring 2 1/2"