Chamber length is checked or monitored using a suitably-sized chamber gauge (also available from Brownells). If you buy the gun, proceed with the utmost caution. Where can I find low pressure 16 Gauge ammo in 2 9/16" for my older 16 gauge guns? For specifics on Copyright Law and Federal Game-Shok Hi-Brass Load 16 ga 2 3/4" 3 1/4 dr 1 1/8 oz #4,6,7,5 1295 fps - 25/box. Out of Stock. If we accept that every shotgun has two forcing cones, one at the breech and one at the muzzle (the choke), shooting a 2-3/4 inch shell in a 3-1/2 inch chamber is just asking for problems, and I've seen them. Thanks. The difference in forcing cones is easily seen by comparing a new shotgun barrel to a barrel made before, say, the early 1970s, which is known to be unmodified. Old chambers which are too short for modern all-plastic shells don’t allow the end of the hull to open fully, causing an even more severe bore constriction than the one depicted in Figure 1. *** CAUTION ***Manufactured for short chambered 16 gauge Semi-Automatic guns. Well, in most cases, these old guns are finely made, and they definitely didn’t beat up the user then as much as they do now. Vintage Winchester Shot Shell Box 16ga. This works acceptably for clay pigeons, where only a visible piece needs to be broken off in order to score, but it’s not the best approach for actual wingshooting. Dave Miles PGCA Member Forcing cones in modern shotguns can be 1-1/2 inches or longer. Federal F1641B 16 Ga 2 3/4" - 1 Buck. $23.99. ... ANTONIO ZOLI O/U SHOTGUN 12 GA. $250.00. They are easily turned with a large tap wrench or by using a low-speed 1/2-inch drill and a suitable drive adapter. Modern plastic hulls are much thinner than their paper counterparts, and plastic wads expand to seal the bore much better (protecting the shot from contact with the bore and disturbance from leaking propellant gases). Buy in stock 16 Gauge Shotgun Shells ammunition online. Many of the owners of these old shotguns are convinced that they are somehow inferior or defective, since they don’t seem to hold up, even with relatively light loads. The reamer is employed to change the forcing cone from a relatively abrupt shoulder to a gradual taper into bore diameter. FULL PACK OF 5 IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. First, shotgun barrels are quite thin and lengthening the chamber may result in a barrel rupture if there is insufficient “meat” left after cutting. Shop online for discount 16 Gauge ammunition from top ammo brands like Remington, Federal, Winchester, Hornady, CCI, Speer, and many more. $9.95. The RST website does not, last time I looked, publish pressure figures. RST Bismuth 12ga 2-1/2 1oz #6 (25/box) Additionally, many old shotguns have short chambers, such as the 2-9/16-inch 12-gauge shells available many years ago. This is considered a heavy load with a hotter powder.This is considered a heavy load. …for … Second, repeating shotguns usually use different receivers and shell-handling parts for longer shells. Henry All-Weather Lever Action H010AW 45-70 Gov’t. My 2-frame 1898 Titanic barreled DH 12 has 2 9/16" chambers and I regularly use 2 3/4" ammo but nothing heavy. 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Guns International Advertising Policy GunsInternational.com is the #1 Gun Classified website that brings gun buyers and gun brokers or sellers together through classifed advertising of guns, gun related items and services for sale online. 0 bids. 14 bids. RST manufactures both 2" and 2 1/2" shotgun shells, as well as 2 3/4" shotgun shells that offer the widest range of loadings for classic and older guns for shooters seeking low pressure and high performance with reduced recoil. Most orders ship within 24 hours (excludes firearms). We stock the best shotgun ammo at the best prices you'll find. Probably try them out before too long. 67mm ammunition should work OK. Gun Tests has been independently reviewing firearms since 1989. Stock-up on shotgun ammo this season at Cabela's. This is a customers gun that was malfunctioning. The often performed solution back in the dat was to have the chamber modified to accept 2 3/4" shells. Vintage Winchester 10 gauge 3 1/2 inch BB shotgun shell box. We will need a copy of your ID to process the order. Older barrels will have a sharply defined shoulder at the end of the chamber, resembling a chamber designed for metallic cartridges. You can shoot shorter shells in a long-chambered shotgun, but trying to make a short-chambered gun shoot long shells is largely a waste of both time and a good shotgun. All of the ammunition listed on our website is in stock and ready to ship from our warehouse in High Point, NC. Morris and Alex will be at the Southern in April. Some of the reamers available are double-duty—they can be used to reshape the forcing cone or to lengthen the chamber and its attendant forcing cone. Federal WF168BB 16Ga 2.75" 15/16 Oz BB - Box 25 Rd. A really nice pre 64 Winchester Model 12 pump shotgun in hard to find 16 gauge with 28" barrel, 2 2/4 chamber chocked Modified. First Look: Marlin Model 1895SBL 45-70 Gov’t. The gun show vendor who sold it to me told me it was chambered for 2 9/16," but the barrel says 2 3/4" and "Winchester Proof Steel." May 31, 2013 … After 1927 the guns were stretched to shoot 2 3/4 inch shells and later for 3-inch magnums. It also reduces shot damage from battering in the forcing cone, contributing to better patterns. prior written consent of the Copyright holder. Now look at Figure 2. This website contains many older reviews. I see a regular stream of older shotguns brought in for work. Looking to get loaded up on 16 Gauge shotgun shells? We will not ship to CA, CT, MA, IL, NY, HI, NJ or any city prohibiting ammo sales. 2 9/16" ~= 65.1mm. Brenneke USA AmmunitionBrenneke USA Classic Magnum 16 Gauge Ammo 2-3/4" 1 oz Lead Rifled Slug.