Bob21 Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 Evening all.... I'm a new member to the forum (although I have been browsing the site for a good few months!) so please excuse me if this isn't the correct area to post my question. Got into clay shooting with a good friend of mine. He's dad owns a farm so he has a 12g OU for pest control more than anything. I think it's a Miroku but not sure what model. I'm after getting my first shotgun...I want to use it for clay and also pest control- what chamber size should I go for? Sorry if this is answered/explained elsewhere....I have used the search function but not had much luck finding an article which may answer my question. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 Welcome to PW. Most shotguns come with 2 3/4" chambers. Other's have 3". You would only use 2 3/4" for clay shooting and 99% of pest control can be done with the same sized chambers. Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob21 Posted July 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 Thanks for the friendly welcome! Cool so if I'm reading and understanding you correctly I can get a 2 and 3/4 and that will be fine for pest & clays. Would this still be OK if I were to go on a game shoot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris1961 Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 I would go for 3 inch that way you can shoot 2 and 3 quarters as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliver90owner Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 One thing to consider is: are you going to be using steel shot? In days of old, most shotguns were chambered for 2 1/2'', then people wanted to use heavier loads so 2 3/4 became the prevalent chamber length. Then there were always a few who needed a 3'' magnum. Now it seems the longer chambers are favoured for steel shot. Remember, though, it cannot be seen that excessively long chambers do anything for the pattern with shorter cases. Perhaps the shooters of the previous century could approach that last few yards to make a clean kill for the pot. One certainly does not need heavy loads for skeet. So horses for courses and one gun may not fit all situations. 2 3/4 is good enough for me, but my old 2 1/2 chambered gun works perfectly adequately for most situations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooterluke Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 Hello an welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob21 Posted July 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 Hi Oliver.... To be honest I hadn't gave too much of a consideration on what type of shot I would be shooting! Ive a pdf my friend recommended that I've to read....will it explain the differences in steel to led shot there..... Sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 I would personally go for a 3" chambered gun. A lot of foxing cartridges need 3" chambers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerCat Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 3" and steel proof is all any one really needs. To be fair 2 3/4 and standard proof will do everything you will need it to unless wildfowling and then you'll want a different gun anyway so don't lay awake worrying about it. Whatever u do make sure the gun fits as that's far more important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob21 Posted July 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 Thank you all for your I'm put! Got a few dealers I'm going to venture out to at some point so no doubt il be sure to let you know how I get on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabbitbosher Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 I'd only go up to a 3 inch if your going wildfowling. 3 inch chambered guns tend to be heavier and not as agile for Game. Pigeon, pest or Clay shooting Where are you based ? If your Close to Kettering your more than welcome to come along next time i'm testing some to try a few different chambered guns Bosher ps Welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob21 Posted July 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 Thanks for the welcome Bosher....I doubt I'd be doing any wildfowling at this stage, I'd probably stick to what (little) I know now! Thanks for the invite too but I'm in Barnsley unfortunately! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul T Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 I'd take Bosher up on his offer mate - you'll save a lot of money on a gun and get some proper advice, which will make the trip worthwhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 I'd only go up to a 3 inch if your going wildfowling. 3 inch chambered guns tend to be heavier and not as agile for Game. Pigeon, pest or Clay shooting Where are you based ? If your Close to Kettering your more than welcome to come along next time i'm testing some to try a few different chambered guns Bosher ps Welcome to the forum Like he says, My mate has shot foxes almost every Sunday with hounds for the last 60 yrs with an old 2 1/2" chambered gun -it worked I guess but its hard to feed now. 2 3/4" lead In suitable lead sizes for everything from fox to clay and everything in-between is easy available by the single box of 25 0r by the 1000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty99 Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 Evening all.... I'm a new member to the forum (although I have been browsing the site for a good few months!) so please excuse me if this isn't the correct area to post my question. Got into clay shooting with a good friend of mine. He's dad owns a farm so he has a 12g OU for pest control more than anything. I think it's a Miroku but not sure what model. I'm after getting my first shotgun...I want to use it for clay and also pest control- what chamber size should I go for? Sorry if this is answered/explained elsewhere....I have used the search function but not had much luck finding an article which may answer my question. Thanks Go for 3 inch chambers and steel shot proofed which most modern o/u tend to be now a days anyway and that will a cover almost all uses for clays, game, pests, vermin, foxes and wildfowling. At the risk of starting a huge thread between Barettarites, Browiningites and Morukoites, I would go for a Miroku they are excellent quality and great value for money and they manufacture all of Brownings shotguns apart from the high end custom ones that are built in Hertsall in Belgium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob21 Posted July 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 Evening all....thanks for the help/heads up on what to go for....I guess my next step is to go down to the local dealers and see how I get on!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty99 Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Go for 3 inch chambers and steel shot proofed which most modern o/u tend to be now a days anyway and that will a cover almost all uses for clays, game, pests, vermin, foxes and wildfowling. At the risk of starting a huge thread between Barettarites, Browiningites and Morukoites, I would go for a Miroku they are excellent quality and great value for money and they manufacture all of Brownings shotguns apart from the high end custom ones that are built in Hertsall in Belgium. Evening all....thanks for the help/heads up on what to go for....I guess my next step is to go down to the local dealers and see how I get on!! When do go to a good gun shop ask them to help you with the fit of the gun in terms of its length of pull and try a few to see how they come up to your shoulder and make sure when it does your eye is looking along the top rib. Also get them to check which is your dominant eye, before deciding what to buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dasher Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Does using a steel 2 3/4" in a 3" chamber damage the end of the chamber where it steps in to the bore? I only ask as previously mentioned that the miss match in chamber length and cartridge length leads to poor patterning I guess caused by the shot clipping the chamber end, not too drastic with lead but how about hard steel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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