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is there any interest in having inserts for an 8 gauge that would accept a 12 gauge shell?
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Yes, if one can expect a decent pattern and velocity. Will a 12 ga wad obturate adequately in an 8 ga tube?
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I have been using 8 to 12 inserts for years and am very happy with them. I would say there is interest in such inserts.
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I like my 10 to 12ga but I think I'd rather shoot my 8 with the correct shells. Both of my 8's weight too much to use as a 12.
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How long would the inserts be?
4" or 12" or 30 inches or ???
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I'm sure I'm in the minority but I have never had any interest in gauge reducing adapters of any ilk. I want the weight and handling characteristics of my guns to match the gauge and use. If I want to shoot 12 gauge shells I'll use a 12 gauge gun. If I were to ever desire an 8 gauge gun it would be to utilize 8 ga. loads.
For me it's the equivalent of using a 270 HP John Deere 8270R to run an 8 ft. Bush Hog mower. I just can't make sense of it.
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I was asking because I plan on making about 3 sets, since 8 ga shells are difficult to come by. I may also make some inserts for 10ga to 12, 16 and even 20 ga. The inserts would only be chamber length
not full length tubes.
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My eight gauge inserts are made to chamber length, 3 1/4" for most, and 4" for my 4" chamber Greener.
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I was asking because I plan on making about 3 sets, since 8 ga shells are difficult to come by. I may also make some inserts for 10ga to 12, 16 and even 20 ga. The inserts would only be chamber length
not full length tubes. I had quite a number of 10/12 inserts at one time. When I decided to sell they went like hot cakes. This may influence your decision to build several sets.
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