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    Shotgun shell length

    The gun is a Remington 10, 12ga from the mid 20s. As I understand it from other sources it may be chambered for a 2 9/16" shell, or 2 3/4". How can I measure for that?
    If it is 2 9/16" are those even available?
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    Not an expert by any means but I would think if it is chambered for 2-9/16" then 1/16" less wouldn't matter.
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    First thing is to check the barrel markings. Should say what the chamber length is.
    Second way is to measure the chamber by inserting a small ruler till the
    end meets the forcing cone.
    That is the dark ring at the end of the chamber.
    I think RST makes shorter shells for older guns.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shyster View Post
    Not an expert by any means but I would think if it is chambered for 2-9/16" then 1/16" less wouldn't matter.
    But 3/16ths longer would make a difference.

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    According to the "Remington Society" the Model 10 was never manufactured with a chamber less than 2 3/4" length.

    If you wish, I can dig up what you need to get a date (month/year) for it.


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    Looks like Roundballer gave you the good news you wanted, but if you did have a 2 9/16" chamber you could trim down 2 3/4" fired hulls and reload them.
    Some gentle loads might be in order for an old shotgun anyway and it's generally cheaper to reload than buy "special" shells.

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    The Feb/Mar issue of handloader Magazine has an article by Terry Wieland on loading old 2 1/2 inch chambered shotguns with some data and a few listed sources of components if anyone is interested. Most of these old guns are likely worth some $$ and it would be prudent to be sure of any ammo before attempting to shoot them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by red442joe View Post
    But 3/16ths longer would make a difference.

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    That's why he's a lawyer and not a CPA.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JohnS624 View Post
    That's why he's a lawyer and not a CPA.
    I LOLd!

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    16g in the old days were 2 9/16

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