RST alternative

[Bob Brown]

As I recall Sherman Bell found there was a slight bump up in pressures when the 2 3/4" were fired in 2 1/2" chambers, but it was only several hundred psi. When you start with low pressure shells it didn't raise the overall pressure too much. Everyone has to make their own decisions on what to shoot. When I shoot factory 2 3/4" in a short chamber I use Winchester low recoil, low pressure, AA shells in mine. They start off low in pressure and the recoil stays gentle on the wood.

[Aaron Beck]

Personally I like the rst shells because they are factory available in 7/8 and even 3/4 oz loads for higher volume shooting. leaving relative pressures aside, these definitely lower the wear and tear on the gun and body.

[Mike of the Mountain]

The lower pressure (equates to lower velocity and lighter payload) are much better for 100 year old stocks. I don't worry about the metal, but some of the stocks can't take a heavy pounding. I reload 2 3/4" and 2 1/2" shells for clays and for birds. No problems when you keep the loads "friendly".