Desperante Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 What happens if i use shorter shotshells like 2.3/4" or 3" with a 3.5" barrel? Does it have any effect? Does it make any problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desperante Posted August 17, 2004 Author Share Posted August 17, 2004 I am going to buy a SBE II, Please answer especially for this shotgun.. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djansma Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 it does not matter they will should all the shells just fine as long as at least 1 1/8 oz buy it and enjoy David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyhair Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 I have read that the longer the chamber, the more your pattern will open up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fezman Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 the choke and the load controls the pattern. so a lighter load out of a 2 3/4 shell will have a lower veloicity than a 3 1/2" load. so natrualy a higher load out of the same choke will result in a tighter pattern at the same distance. the chamber plays little role in pattern size all of the rounds must go threw the forceing cone in the front of the chamber. bbl length also will determan veloicty therefor affecting pattern. what may happen is if you switch between loads mid way thew. if you shoot 100 2 3/4" shells than throw in a 3 1/2 the latter may not correctly come to battery because of fouling in the front of the chamber but evan then thats kind of off the wall and would only happen if you were shooting very dirty loads with very soft wads. i would get the 3 1/2 and not worry about it. cycling may be affected by very light loads you will have to experment with it. i would not use 3 1/2" shells for target shooting unless i loaded my own becuase of the cost and recoil. have fun and enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birddog Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 holy cats fez . .. you been drinkin' again? I think I have to go drink a few martinis and re-read that.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fezman Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 hooked on fonix woorkd fo me and besides that i graduated at the top ov my vo tech class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fezman Posted August 19, 2004 Share Posted August 19, 2004 think ill just go choke my load Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy Timothy Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 The reason that a gun is marked 2 3/4", 3" and 3 1/2" is to make sure that you never, never use a shell larger than the ones listed on the gun. That is it; end of story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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