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12/1/2010 9:43:40 AM EDT
2 3/4" or 3"? wondering what you guys think
12/1/2010 9:44:43 AM EDT
[#1]
2 3/4 and I'm sure the guys in the Shotgun Forum would agree.


Though, the slugs in my side saddle are 3"
12/1/2010 9:45:36 AM EDT
[#2]
2 3/4" Federal LE132 00 Buckshot FTMFW.
12/1/2010 9:45:44 AM EDT
[#3]
i know  it should be in the shotgun forum just figured there would be more traffic on it in gd
12/1/2010 9:46:17 AM EDT
[#4]
Agree, it's been kinds dead there lately.
12/1/2010 9:48:01 AM EDT
[#5]
Quoted:
2 3/4" Federal LE132 00 Buckshot FTMFW.


Everyone knows you should use birdshot, because it won't penetrate the walls.  

Seriously though, 2 3/4 buckshot.  In close range like home defense that extra "uummph" isn't going to matter and you get to load an extra shell with the short ones.
12/1/2010 9:48:30 AM EDT
[#6]
and for the guys that say 2 3/4 over 3 why? i dont see cost being a big deal becuse you can get a 15rnd value pack at walmart of 3" 00 for 1$ more than the 2 3/4. just food for thought
12/1/2010 9:52:31 AM EDT
[#7]
Quoted:
and for the guys that say 2 3/4 over 3 why? i dont see cost being a big deal becuse you can get a 15rnd value pack at walmart of 3" 00 for 1$ more than the 2 3/4. just food for thought


My reason is because I like my shoulder.  I also would be worried about over penetration of the 3" with the extra power and velocity.
12/1/2010 9:54:29 AM EDT
[#8]
Quoted:
and for the guys that say 2 3/4 over 3 why? i dont see cost being a big deal becuse you can get a 15rnd value pack at walmart of 3" 00 for 1$ more than the 2 3/4. just food for thought


Recoil. A 2 3/4" shell has plenty of stopping power for intruders and follow up shots are faster and more controlled.

Same goes for standard velocity vs low recoil ammo. A intruder isn't going to notice the difference if you use low recoil ammo for HD. There's not much of an added benefit to using a 3" shell.
12/1/2010 9:59:52 AM EDT
[#9]
If I have a 3" chamber I use 3" shells.  I don't like wasting room.

The reoil isn't that much more.  Plus you get a few extra pellets.  Might make all the difference in the world.  When you're shooting under excitement, you don't notice recoil anyway.
12/1/2010 10:09:37 AM EDT
[#10]
2 3/4" for me.

The extra recoil, and reduced magazine capacity are deal breakers. Plus its not like there is a problem with 2 3/4" buckshot.
12/1/2010 10:10:21 AM EDT
[#11]
2 3/4 sluggers and Reduced recoil flight control 00 buck. Hell if I had a line on the agilla minis I would use them. My 1300 speed pump will eat em and I like the added capacity.
12/1/2010 10:13:20 AM EDT
[#12]
Quoted:
If I have a 3" chamber I use 3" shells.  I don't like wasting room.

The reoil isn't that much more.  Plus you get a few extra pellets.  Might make all the difference in the world.  When you're shooting under excitement, you don't notice recoil anyway.


yep ...

same reason i use hornady or m855 in my AR instead of wolf for protection ...
12/1/2010 10:18:16 AM EDT
[#13]



Quoted:


2 3/4" Federal LE132 00 Buckshot FTMFW.






 
12/1/2010 10:19:38 AM EDT
[#14]



Quoted:


Agree, it's been kinds dead there lately.


I try to keep it alive.



2 3/4 is better 3 inch is overkill with excessive recoil.



 
12/1/2010 10:21:12 AM EDT
[#15]
Quoted:
2 3/4" Federal LE132 00 Buckshot FTMFW.


This, exactly.
12/1/2010 10:22:07 AM EDT
[#16]
2 3/4" 00 buckshot or slugs. More ammo FTWinzzz!!!
12/1/2010 10:22:21 AM EDT
[#17]




Quoted:



Quoted:

2 3/4" Federal LE132 00 Buckshot FTMFW.




This, exactly.


Yup.





12/1/2010 10:22:52 AM EDT
[#18]
Federal 00 with Flite Control.
12/1/2010 10:27:35 AM EDT
[#19]
3" because I buy them for hunting and predator calling.. I shoot them the most I know my shotgun will cycle them..  Winchester supreme #4 copper plated buffered Buckshot..