Hi all, one of the main reasons why I use reloaded 2 3/4" in my 2 1/2" guns is the payload factor. I hunt only wild birds. No Game farm or planted birds, strictly wild ones. I like to use a payload of 1 1/8oz. That extra 1/8oz can be the difference between a dead bird or a cripple. Those of you who hunt or have hunted wild pheasants know what I'm talking about. When loaded with low pressure and lower velocity (1150 to 1175fps) loads a 2 3/4" reload will do the trick. I have yet to see a factory 2 1/2" with a payload of 1 1/8oz. I've also never seen a reload recipe with that payload either. If any of you have, I'm all ears.
Just a thought on why I use 2 3/4" in my 2 1/2" guns.
Best,
Greg
