Zeus Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Is there any downside to firing 2 3/4 inch catridges from a 3 1/2 inch chambered semi auto 12 bore? I want to buy a semi auto for pigeon and rough shooting using 2 3/4 cartridges but not sure if I should buy a 3 1/2 chambered gun to cover all bases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlerob Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 My advice try out the 3-1/2inch chamber auto befor buying as most of them dont like 2-3/4shells only some of the higher end well made guns will cycle the smaller lighter rounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 I've never felt at a disadvantage with a two and a half inch chambered gun despite shooting most things over the years, including geese, but if I was a dedicated wild fowler I think it would maybe be the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 My advice try out the 3-1/2inch chamber auto befor buying as most of them dont like 2-3/4shells only some of the higher end well made guns will cycle the smaller lighter rounds If you mean 21g loads, yes. My MP153 cycles 24g 70mm pretty well, and 28g and up are fine whatever the case length. The higher end (i.e. expensive!) guns just allow you to shoot from one end of the range to the other without needing to adjust anything. I do hear that the Benelli SBE isn't too keen on light loads, but I haven't tried one myself, so take that with a pinch of salt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 I've had two 3 1/2" chambered guns and both fired 2 3/4" carts faultlessly. 24g carts up to big 3 1/2" goose loads. Only thing I'd say is stick to a big name Winchester Browning Beretta Remington as all theese have been proven to do what you want day in day out. Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it is my way. Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeus Posted October 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Thanks for the replies. I have in my mind a Winchester SX3. From what owners have said they will cycle 2 3/4in Cartridges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Just another comment reinforcing what Figgy says. I have a Beretta and it has never failed to shoot and cycle anything I have put through it. I find the length of the action takes a bit of getting used to after my o/u but thats the only drawback - great for pigeons with 'Proper' Cartridges in it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdsallpl Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 My Browning Gold which is 3.5 recycles everything I put through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 It tends to be 67/65mm cases they struggle with rather than the load even 28g 67mm carts won't cycle properly in some autos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeus Posted October 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 I think I need to get to a ground to try a few out first. Missed out on a bargain of a Maxus on the private sales section the other day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 got the sx3 its fine with 70mm ,all day never tried 65/67mm but 70mm happy as a pig in the usual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Just another comment reinforcing what Figgy says. I have a Beretta and it has never failed to shoot and cycle anything I have put through it. I find the length of the action takes a bit of getting used to after my o/u but thats the only drawback - great for pigeons with 'Proper' Cartridges in it ! + one on that . Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Most will shoot 67mm ok,65mm is asking for trouble. Figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 My uncles 3" browning gold won't feed 67mm have to be 70mm then all good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Is there any downside to firing 2 3/4 inch catridges from a 3 1/2 inch chambered semi auto 12 bore? I want to buy a semi auto for pigeon and rough shooting using 2 3/4 cartridges but not sure if I should buy a 3 1/2 chambered gun to cover all bases. You don't need 3 1/2" for any of the above uses. Its questionable if 3 1/2" are any real gain in coastal wildfowling. Buy a 3" gun with superior steel proof if buying as it will cover all uses inland, if it becomes a 3 1/2" so be it but its like I say - not required Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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