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I'm new here, so a brief background first. Am a long-time pistol competitor in Bullseye & related sports like International Air for 35+ years who got into cowboy action shooting (CAS) about 6 years back. This requires pistols, rifle and shotgun. I started with a higher-grade Flues which could not take the abuse. Now use Winchester 97's and a Stoger double. The latter is when shooting black powder (APP, a BP sub) as the BP class require a double gun.
Just picked up a mint Stevens 311D made in 1968 according to its date code. It has 30" barrels, chambered 2-3/4", choked at R=.680, L=.681 and weighs 8lbs 2oz (accurate weight on an electronic postal scale). Anyhow, I'm guessing it was designed as a waterfowl gun. Appreciate any info I can get on this.
I've ordered a new smooth cocking plunger so the barrels will drop open further, as it will be used by me in CAS.
"An object in possession seldom retains the same charm that it had in pursuit." - PLINY THE YOUNGER
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I guess you'll be cuttin them barrels down? 
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Welcome to the BBS:
Hope we can assist.
These guns are all heavier than the usual for they were built to last the man that needed a tool for shooting. But, you may be correct that it could be used for waterfowl. I don't think they specifically intended this to be the case, though.
Hope the following will be helpful.
We are a board of many thousands of shooter/collectors. Seems that most of us have a passion for SxS guns and treasure them. Some here will not be pleased that any good and useful SxS or
special gun is cut down and/or modified for action shooting.
We have seen far too many treasures that would grace any fine collection or shooting arsenal with 20 inch barrels that retain the hacksaw marks.
Seems to me that this is not your intention, though. A 311 is not a gun that most would class as a fine shotgun.
Have fun with it and know that any of the shooting sports are worthwhile in furthering our retention of our 2nd ammendment right.
Best,
John
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Church Key.......don't get me wrong, it's your gun you do what you want! However if the gun is as you say, I'm sure there are countless number of 311's thats already been sacrificed! Good luck with it!
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I'm not going to cut it as I already have a 20" Stoger and a couple of 97's. The only reason for short barrels in CAS is when moving down narrow halls, etc. I've never been to a match where they do that as it's a safety hazard. It is rare to move with long guns near any walls. Too easy to bang into a wall and drop a gun. That's a stage or match DQ depending if there is a live round in the gun.
"An object in possession seldom retains the same charm that it had in pursuit." - PLINY THE YOUNGER
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Good deal! 
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