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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.

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

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.

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.....

What do you guys hunt with those tiny shells?

TM

Pheasant and quail! They do the job well.

Ken

Ruffed Grouse and Woodcock. They are a little short but still handle 7/8 or 15/16 oz of shot well.
Dave

But, what is the advantage of a 2" chambered gun? Anything more than it being a novelty?

SRH

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