That's fine for double guns, which is the main thrust of the discussions here, but I just bought a 1912 20 gauge mfg. in 1916- 2&1/2" chambers, 25: mod. choke solid rib and the only one of my 11 Model 12's with a straight hand buttstock- so far anyways. So, will test fire it with some factory new AA skeet loads and see- my guess it, they will hang up at the front radius of the ejection port- so, if that is the case, I'll order 2&1/2" 20 target loads from RST. I would vote for Billary before I would alter any of my Winchesters--gospel truth lads. RWTF
The 20s aren't known for the problem of empties hanging up in the ejection port-the 16s, are. You can feed my first year 20 anything, and it works just fine. Never seen the problem on a 20 or a 12. No modifications on mine save a lefty safety.
Model 12s can break the firing pin and leave the broken point projecting from the bolt, which will cause the gun to fire before lockup is complete, with spectacular results. Does it happen a lot? No, but, more often than it does on any other shucker.
Gospel truth, lad.
Best,
Ted
