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What shotguns are chambered for 3 1 2 shells?
They say the Benelli Super Black Eagle (SBE) II is the original 3 1/2-inch semiautomatic shotgun. With its proven inertia-drive gas system, ComforTech recoil-reduction system, Crio barrel and numerous configurations, it’s hard to argue with it being one of the most flexible and timeless designs currently on the market.
What are 3.5 inch shotgun shells used for?
If you can handle the recoil, 3.5-inch shotgun shell (top) offers better performance over 3-inch shotgun shell. These super magnums quickly became extremely popular with waterfowlers, especially goose hunters.
Are 3-inch shells better?
The length of a shotgun shell doesn’t matter because the shells’ headspace and the barrel (chamber walls) are straight. The difference between 2 ¾ inch shells and 3-inch shells is negligible because it’s safe to fire once you place the shell inside the barrel.
Do you need 3.5 for Turkey?
For ammo the 3″ is way more prevalent. I have found that a really good choke has dramatically improved my grouping out to 70 yards. I can tell you that a 3.5″ turkey load is not something you want to shoot more than a couple times in a day because the recoil can be punishing.
Can you shoot a 2.5 shell in a 3-inch chamber Taurus Judge?
The Taurus Judge is a five-shot . 45 Colt revolver with an elongated cylinder that allows it to chamber 2½-inch or 3-inch . 410-gauge shotgun shells (depending on the particular model). Because the barrel is rifled, the Judge is not considered a sawed-off shotgun or “dangerous ordnance” by federal law.
Do 3-inch shells kick more?
A 3-inch shell produces about 100% more recoil than a 2 ¾ inch shell because the 3-inch shells hold more gun powder which translates to more significant recoil.
What is the most common shotgun shell length?
Shell Length The common lengths are 2-3/4 inches, 3 inches, and 3-1/2 inches. The longer the shell, the more shot pellets and powder it can contain. Ne ver use a shotgun designed to load a shorter shell to fire a larger shell, even if the larger shell physically fits within the gun.
Is a 410 good for turkey hunting?
410 bore loads definitely have the patterns, down-range energy and penetration at 40 yards to be effective at killing wild turkeys.
Is a 3-1/2 inch chambered shotgun really necessary?
There are all kinds of odd reasons out there why a 3-1/2 inch chambered shotgun is supposed to be desirable, including the notion that waterfowlers habitually forget to bring ammo, so need to be able to shoot what their buddies brought at a moment’s notice.
How much shot is in a 3 inch round?
Available in 3 inch loads with 1/3/4 oz. of #1 shot, they exceed the effectiveness of the lead goose loads of a couple of decades back, with no barrel damage issues. More to the point, they exceed the performance of 3-1/2 inch 12 gauge steel loads.
What kind of gun is a hunter over and under shotgun?
TriStar 3 1/2 Hunter Mag Over and Under Shotgun -The Hunter Ex Synthetic features a solid frame for durability and strength, sealed actions to keep dirt out, self-adjusting locking lugs, top tang barrel selector and safety, and steel mono-block barrel construction and injection molded stock and forearm for increased durability.
What is the best shotgun shell to buy?
The other shells that have proven to be breathtakingly good are the Winchester HD loads, putting even the very best lead loads to shame. Not only is a 3-1/2 inch shell completely unnecessary, even 3 inch 12 gauge loads are not needed for most applications.