Shotgun shell questions and shotgun questions?
Don’t really know much about guns, but am not completely stupid. Well, I have a Charles Daly 12 gauge field version semi-auto shotgun and I know it is chambered for 3 inch shells. My question is, if I get a 3 1/2 shells, will they perform better and will the 2 3/4 perform less better then the 3 inch? Also, can I even shoot 3 1/2 and 2 3/4 shells in my gun, or is it not recommended to shoot either, just 3? Also the shotgun holds 4 shells total, maybe 5, just haven’t tried to push it in with force, but do they have tube extenders for semi-autos, especially for charles daly? Hear they are hard to find if they have any because they are marketed under a different name but is this gun similar to any brands that could have accessories for this gun? Thanks to all the answers!
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February 18th, 2010 at 7:52 am
DO NOT attempt to fire 3 1/2" shotgun shells in a weapon chambered for 3". IF they do chamber then when they are fired you will have pressures spike well beyond what the shotgun is designed to handle.
That said you can fire any 12 gauge shotgun shells of 3" or LESS so 2 3/4" in you shotgun. SO this can save you a good deal on recoil and will also be easier on your wallet.
Not sure about what other design your Charles Daly might be based off of.
February 18th, 2010 at 7:52 am
As Chris stated, 3" or less for shell size. Longer stands a good chance of blowing the gun up in your face.