Ammo

[NoCoastal]

I have a question on ammo. I've received a couple boxes of Remington 12ga, 2 3/4, MAG, #2 steel shot. Never seen such a thing before. Would this be too much for a 60's era model 1100 with a 1999 after market barrel?

 

[sm]

Welcome to THR !

For safety I'd contact the bbl mfg to be sure.

"Most" modern bbls are ok with steel shot. I would use a more open choke as steel patterns tighter as a rule, and too tight constrictions, especially with larger shot sizes ,can /have been known to bulge a bbl...even steel shot approved bbls.

 

[NoCoastal]

sm, thanks for the reply. The barrel is chambered for 3" and says not to use 3" unless you have a mag receiver. This barrel won't reliably cycle low base shells but does well with hi base. I am more concerned with ruining the action as I had not heard of 2 3/4 mag shells (I don't get out much).

 

[kudu]

The 2 3/4 Mag shells should be fine in your gun. The mag refers to a maximum load for industry standards. Just a hot waterfowl load, the maximum allowed by the industry to make. It probably says on the box under Dram equivalent MAX. The old system of measuring pressure. Hope this helps.

 

[Al Thompson]

Typically, if the choke on the barrel is Imp Cyl or Modified, your OK. May be some concerns if it's Full choke. Calling the barrel maker is an excellent idea.

2 3/4 magnum rounds usually have more shot, less velocity. May be true for 3 inch shells as well.

 

[NoCoastal]

Thanks for the help.