Difference between 2 3/4" and 3" shells

[Pete D.]

2 3/4" shells will work just fine in the H&R and specifically, 1 ounce or 1 1/8 ounce trap loads are not going to be punishing to shoot, even in the lightweight single shot, even when shot in strings of 100 and a padded trap shooting vest will go a long way to ensuring no bruises.

Not punishing?
That is a very subjective comment. Before I had the funds to invest in a Trap gun, I tried quite a few of my other shotguns....one was a SS H&R. I padded the stock, added weight to the foreend and butt stock and took it to the Trap range. Trap loads only. It was the least fun to shoot of all of my shotguns. Very definitely a harder kicker.
Pete

 

[Rshooter]

I shot about eight boxes of 3 inch slugs one afternoon using a Remington 870. I learned that I prefer 2 3/4 inch shells that day.

 

[Andrew Wyatt]

If you do go with the NEF, go with the 20. it's a more suitable chambering for such a light gun.

 

[Leaky Waders]

For smaller shooters...i'd suggest a shotgun made for smaller shooters. I think BPS, 870's and even mossbergs come in smaller length of pull models. Get one in 20 or even better 28 gauge and you'll have a gun that everyone likes to shoot.

You could go auto. But there could be some reliability issues depending on your loads.

3 inch and 3 1/2 inch shells aren't so bad. They are best for the duck blind to keep steel payload at good velocity.

 

[Onmilo]

Well, that settles it.
If you are recoil sensitive, don't use a single barrel H&R for trap shooting,,,

 

[Andrew Wyatt]

Well, that settles it.
If you are recoil sensitive, don't use a single barrel H&R for trap shooting,,,

Dont use a single barrel H&R 12 gauge.

the 20s are much better.

 

[RugerMcMarlin]

Several years ago, Harrington & Richardson released a beautiful single, with case hardened receiver and I think a 32" Long Tom, full choke barrel called it a Harrington and Wesson. I would like that for a trap gun. I don't think I would let a wife or child shoot it though.

As for the 3" out of a single, If it was the only gun I had, and 3" were the only shells I had. And the bad guy was going to shoot me. I would want to know what with, before I made up my mind.

If you have no problem with 3" out of a 5 lb single shot. I would recommend you take up boxing, as another useful hobby.

 

[popper]

Get a youth 870. maveric or mossberg in 20 or 12 Ga (whichever the laws allow you to hunt whatever you are after). 20 Ga. will make a better shooter of him. Put a limb-saver on it as he/she grows. Full size is pretty barrel heavy for a youngster. You can always get a standard stock and or barrel later.