28 Gauge Shell Length

[Dean Romig]

Here you go Bill -


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[Steiner]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

Here you go Bill -


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It’s not the length of the shell that most folks are concerned with but the pressure generated by the shell.

Holy crap Dean. What are the details on that amazing little hammer gun?

[John Knobelsdorf II]

Assuming equal pressures in shells of two different lengths (say 2 1/2” and 2 3/4”), and the shot size and volume of the shot is identical, then what difference does the chamber depth make?

What differences in performance can I expect see in the patterns? Any other interesting differences?

[ED J, MORGAN]

According to articles in the Double Gun Journal about a 100 t0 200 psi increase in pressure.

[WHO]

Originally Posted by ED J, MORGAN

According to articles in the Double Gun Journal about a 100 t0 200 psi increase in pressure.

Thanks Ed! That is the specific answer I was looking for.

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Dan Steingraber

It’s not the length of the shell that most folks are concerned with but the pressure generated by the shell.

Holy crap Dean. What are the details on that amazing little hammer gun?

In a fluid steel barreled Parker I don't shoot magnum or high pressure loads but otherwise I don't think shooting a 2 3/4" shell in a 2 1/2" or 2 9/16" chamber is something to fuss about. Heck, most of our Trojans, VH's, PH's, GH's, DH's and so on have digested their fair share of 2 3/4" shells in their lifetimes, long before we ever became their thoughtful custodians.

That "amazing little hammer gun" is my Grade-4 12 gauge on the 1-frame with 30" Bernard Steel barrels choked Light MOD and Tight MOD.



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[Steiner]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

In a fluid steel barreled Parker I don't shoot magnum or high pressure loads but otherwise I don't think shooting a 2 3/4" shell in a 2 1/2" or 2 9/16" chamber is something to fuss about. Heck, most of our Trojans, VH's, PH's, GH's, DH's and so on have digested their fair share of 2 3/4" shells in their lifetimes, long before we ever became their thoughtful custodians.

That "amazing little hammer gun" is my Grade-4 12 gauge on the 1-frame with 30" Bernard Steel barrels choked Light MOD and Tight MOD.

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That gun is stunning Dean.