Any links?If you have a challenge finding the 2-1/2 there are plenty of shorter mini-shells these days which could work fine in a double.
** Plenty of 2-1/2 on ammoseek, but it is a bit costly
Any links?
The loaded shell will fit the chamber, the problem is the fired shell will not. How much that will raise pressure, I don't know. Modern 2 3/4" loads could be well in excess of the service pressure your gun was designed for.2 3/4” shells will chamber in this 2 1/2” chambered shotgun, 1914, British.
What are your thoughts? Mine are, despite this, pressures will be too great.
I’ve never actually measured them.Hmmm. 2.75" shotgun shells, whether 12 or 20ga are actually 2.25" as you buy them in a box. They are 2.50" when fired[crimp is now open].
This has always kinda bugged me why they're called 2.75" shells. Measure some, you'll see.
Sorry, no help with OP's question.
Hmmm. 2.75" shotgun shells, whether 12 or 20ga are actually 2.25" as you buy them in a box. They are 2.50" when fired[crimp is now open].
This has always kinda bugged me why they're called 2.75" shells. Measure some, you'll see.
Sorry, no help with OP's question.
This should get you started. I see the mini shells (1-3/4) at local stores fairly often. It may just be a current fad for getting extra shells into pump guns but it does give a nice option for folks with shorter chambered doubles. I don't recall ever actually seeing 2 or 2-1/2 on a store shelf, just 2-3/4 and longer before the minis came around.
I agree^^^. Proof is in the pudding.The 3 I have are pretty close to 2.75" after firing.........................................hmmmmm........
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I suppose we could call 'em 2 11/16" shells...............................
Just me.....................but I don't think I'd fire a 2 3/4" shell in a 2 1/2" chambered shotgun.....................
This^. I have ordered 20 ga Vintager ,2.5" low pressure for a 1923 Ithaca double, and they are death on snipe and quail. But I'm not sure if Polywad survived the Covid pandemic. The last time I called there was no answer. Hope they are back, they deserve another call. Great to deal with. Located in Roberta, GA.Polywad's Vintager shells are 2.5" with low pressure and low recoil, but I am not sure how available they are. COVID FOREVER.
Came to say this too. I bought a number of boxes for an old English double. They performed well.This^. I have ordered 20 ga Vintager ,2.5" low pressure for a 1923 Ithaca double, and they are death on snipe and quail. But I'm not sure if Polywad survived the Covid pandemic. The last time I called there was no answer. Hope they are back, they deserve another call. Great to deal with. Located in Roberta, GA.