20 gauge question

[Joerocker]

Why can't I use 2 1/2 shells in my Rem.( Rem is stamped 2 3/4 - 3.0 )

[hattles]

I found this answer online and provided the link;

Only a few weeks ago I fired several 12-gauge 2 1/2-inch and 2 3/4-inch loads in an autoloader with a three-inch chamber, and the patterns they produced were just as uniform as those shot with three-inch shells.

http://hunting.about.com/od/shotgun/l/aastshotgunfaqb.htm

[Joerocker]

Thank you

[ChaparralCommando]

You should be able to. Or do some repeaters not feed 2.5" properly? Where are you finding 2.5" shells anyway?

[Thefeeder]

cc

The length of the shell is measured after it is fired...2 1/2 " opens to be 2 3/4" Are you measuring unfired live rounds at 2 1/2"?

[Joerocker]

2 1/2 shells ( 20 or 12 ga.) on sall at wallmart, 100 ea. for $22 and change

[Joerocker]

Unfired.

[X-NewYawker]

What GUN?
in the old days, they were ALL 2 1/2 shells, the 2 3/4 and 3" shells were advances

[Joerocker]

Rem 870, marked 2 3/4 - 3. This is a new shotgun,lite and runs real easy. 4 plus 1 in the chamber. Sounds like the short 2 1/5 shells will work?

[ChaparralCommando]

Walmart shells are 2 3/4, like they say on the box. They are measured including the length folded over in the crimp.

[IrishPirate]

they just might not chamber easily. my buddies pump action .410 is only marked for 3" but he can load and fire 2 3/4", he just needs to baby the round into the chamber. what are you doing that 2.5" 20g seems like a good idea?

[Joerocker]

Thanks Guys for the info, I wanted to buy 2 3/4 but got 2 1/2 ( next time I will open my eyes) and now I know wallmart won't take back ammo or guns. Education can be expensive.