Sigh!...I have a (probably dumb) shotgun question.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Sigh!...I have a (probably dumb) shotgun question.

Posted: 10/22/2004 3:39:24 PM EDT

If a shotgun barrel says 2 3/4" shells only...Is that only because of the chamber and forcing cone in the barrel
It would seem that all I have to do to shoot 3" shells, is change the barrel (is this correct?)

I was looking at some used semi auto shottys (Rem 1100, and Winchester) at a local fun store, all of them were chambered for 2 3/4" only.

Posted: 10/22/2004 4:11:03 PM EDT

[#1]

As far as I know you need a reciever that can handle 3" shells, not just the bbl

Posted: 10/22/2004 4:20:00 PM EDT

[#2]

Some receivers arent long or strong enough for 3 inch shells.

Posted: 10/22/2004 4:26:17 PM EDT

[#3]

Some recievers ejection ports are not large enough(remmy)

Posted: 10/22/2004 5:29:17 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
Some recievers ejection ports are not large enough(remmy)

That's it... you need "bolt throw" and ejection port size to use 3"

Posted: 10/22/2004 5:55:38 PM EDT

[#5]

Beretta 390 and 391 as well as Benelli semi-autos will handle 3".

Posted: 10/22/2004 6:02:01 PM EDT

[#6]

It would also help to have an ejector far enough back to kick the shell out after it clears the ejection port.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Sigh!...I have a (probably dumb) shotgun question.

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