shotgun shells

[rchall]

Looking for some of the shorter shells to fit a 2 9/16" chamber in an old shotgun. Where is the best place to find some of these?? Thanks!

 

[bobelk99]

Western Spain, and no joke intended.

 

[s&wchad]

Welcome to Our Online Store

 

[MarineSgtjimh]

Is this for a 12 gauge? Aguila makes a real short, like under 2" with either a slug or a mixed shot load. Made for the military and law enforcement but abailable to anyone. Lots cheaper that at that other link.

 

[35Rem]

Polywad - Shotgun Shell Developer and Manufacturer - (800) 998-0669

Classic Shotshell Co. Inc, RST

also, check out shotgunworld.com

 

[Cooter Brown]

I've got a 16 ga. model 1912 with short chambers.

S&WChad gave you a link to RST--they make a fine shell.

 

[rchall]

Thanks all! Looking for a good all-around load for rabbit and bird
hunting with an old 16 gauge Model 12 Winchester with a full choke.

 

[35Rem]

Ahhh, 16 ga. Why didn't you say so?
You probably want a spreader type load for that full(er) choke.

Mosey over to 16 ga. and see more than you thought existed about the 16 ga.

 

[Cooter Brown]

A lot of these guns were rechambered over the years--you might want to have a gunsmith check to see if it was already done. Of course a lot were also shot with 2 3/4" shells which is not the greatest idea.

When they changed the chamber length on the 16 ga. Model 12 in 1927 they also changed the radius on the bottom front part of the ejection port.

Even if you lengthen the chamber, shells will often hang up there when ejected unless that part of the port is altered.

Given the age of the gun I'd leave the chambers as is and the old girl unaltered. It's not like you're going to be shooting high volume clays with it so a few extra bucks for shells is not going to kill you. I've got one made in 1915 and I use it a couple of times every year bird hunting.

 

[tops]

Eley and B&P make 2 1/2 inch shells. Larry

 

[OFT II]

briley only charges $75 to lengthen chambers. pay once and save yourself hassle going forward.

hth,

robert w.

The ejection port will need to be lengthened too. Take it from one who owns a 1920s vintage model 12 16 gauge.