Originally Posted By: fallschirmjaeger


I've heard it told that people often misjudge a 2.5" chamber because they load a standard 2.75" shell in the chamber and the action closes on it.

I've often wondered if you can therefore make a rough estimation of a standard 2.75" chamber by seeing if the action will close on a 3" shell?




If the gun isn't properly marked as to chamber length, it could also have a 2-1/2"(2-7/16") chamber, and a 3" shell chamering isn't a relible indicator of chamber length.

Fahgetabout using the EASY button, and measure the chamber(s).


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