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Have you ever shot those little 1 3/4 shells in them? Or have you ever considered cutting down a pair of 12/20 gauge mates to fit your gun? 20 gauge trainer loads of 3/4 oz. 2 dram equivalent are pretty low pressure and way cheaper than 2 inch shells.
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I never thought about it. My 2" Arrieta is only used for hunting. I shoot a few boxes of shells before the season with it, then hunt. A few cases of RST shells lasts for years.
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I never thought about it. My 2" Arrieta is only used for hunting. I shoot a few boxes of shells before the season with it, then hunt. A few cases of RST shells lasts for years. +1. I just don't see the need to fool around with inserts. Ken
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When I had my 2" double I reloaded cut down Federal paper hulls. They were easy to do and smelled great when I shot them. Never saw the need to try to shoot 20ga. shells in it as reloaded 12's were very easy and cheap.
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A cut down parallel tube case; plastic or paper, down to 2" CCI 109 or Win 209 primer and 19.5 grains of Red Dot with card and felt wads 7/8th.ounce of shot and topped with a roll crimp is a tried and tested load that is within the proof limits of the 2" chamber gun. It is a load I sometimes use but prefer 21.5 grains of Vectan AS powder if you can get that over your side. Both loads have been submitted and tested at the Proof House. Lagopus.....
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What do you guys hunt with those tiny shells?
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What do you guys hunt with those tiny shells?
TM Pheasant and quail! They do the job well. Ken
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Ruffed Grouse and Woodcock. They are a little short but still handle 7/8 or 15/16 oz of shot well. Dave
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But, what is the advantage of a 2" chambered gun? Anything more than it being a novelty?
SRH
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Stan,
For me it is lightweight. The British guns were made to come in at 5 1/2 lbs or a little less. They handle 15/16 and 7/8 oz loads well. British 20s may come in this weight, but ... And these were only made for a short time (novelty).
Ken
Last edited by KDGJ; 10/31/17 09:28 PM.
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