Ky. I was looking at AYAs based on an earlier post of yours when I came across the Fox. I'm leaning toward AYA as you suggest. Researcher, I am understanding that there were 3-inch and even 3&1/4 inch shells in 1905, and at least Fox and Remington thought 2&5/8 chambers were just fine for 2&3/4 shells. I am assuming a roll crimp was used on those shells as well as those tested by Sherman Bell? My Sterlingworth does measure 2&5/8 and I have been loading a 2&3/4 inch star crimp shell for it with a stated pressure of 6800 PSI so I'm not worrying. I did get my roll crimping tool out to test today. It works as it should. I have also been thinking Black Powder though if I can find some Longshot powder there are some Bismuth loads that run about 7500 to 7700 PSI.
Thanks again to both of you for the great information.
