Semi-Urgent Question!

[Mainer207]

Hey guys,

I recently got a 12ga shotgun from my father that is chambered for 2-3/4” shells. Well, I was out turkey hunting and had mixed up ammo...

I fired on a jake with a 3” shell...twice.

I’m supposed to get back out hunting tomorrow and am wondering if the gun could be dangerously damaged from this STUPID mistake?!!

Before I get lectured, I realize how dumb this is and that I’m lucky it wasn’t worse.

I fired a couple 2-3/4” 4 shot turkey loads today and the gun fired ok. The action did jam once, but my immediate concern is if i need to put this gun up and buy a new 12ga due to possible damage that could cause the gun to explode...?

Thanks for any input

 

[deer_shooter]

I doubt that 2 shells would do any serious damage but having a gunsmith check the gun over would probably be a wise move, if nothing else to put your mind at ease.

 

[Brian in Montana]

Your shotgun is ok. Go shoot turkey.

 

[Mainer207]

In case you’re wondering...I did kill the above mentioned Jake haha

 

[antelopedundee]

Your shotgun is ok. Go shoot turkey.

Yep. I'd say that if the shell chambered then no real harm was done. Even a 2 3/4 chamber is probably longer than 3" to accommodate the fired shell that ends up longer after firing because the part that's crimped/folded has to go somewhere.

 

[Deleted member 28227]

I put a 3 1/2, steel, BB in a 3inch chamber on accident... had to use a multitool to eject the hull but no other issues.

 

[TheGreek]

I did the same thing (3 inch shells in 2 3/4 inch chambers) a few years ago on a pheasant hunt in South Dakota while using my browning over/under. No ill effect and I shot a few boxes of 3 inch shells through the gun by the end of the trip. I’d say you’re good to go.

 

[BrentD]

You are good to go. No worries.

 

[Madman]

You are probably good, but if you want to rest assured good, take a little time and swing by a gunsmith for that extra piece of mind.....

 

[Bluejeep]

Your fine. Do a YouTube search for "demolition ranch" and watch his shotgun videos. You will have no further concerns...

 

[Pucky Freak]

Let's see a picture of that jake!

 

[Mainer207]

Let's see a picture of that jake!

Doing the Steve Rinella style grip n grin