Hi all, good discussion, of course this subject has been on this board before. Still, good to resurrect it now and then.
Anyway, I've been using 2 3/4" in my 2 1/2" guns for a few years now. No ill effects, no torn case mouths or any other problems with the wood etc.
I do reload however, I only have 1 load each for hunting in my 12b and 16b guns. I keep the pressures at 6700psi (12b) and 7000psi (16b). That gives me more than 1000psi less than the Service Pressure for my Brit guns. I feel this is a good buffer.
Bell's article is well worth reading, sure does open ones eyes.
Anyway, my 2c worth.
Best,
Greg
