Ted,
I wouldn’t hesitate to use 2.75” shells in your Darne. You know better than I do that Darnes can handle it. I use 2.75” shells in my Halifax on occasion. I notice no discernible difference and it still kills birds deader than Dillinger.
I paid about $700 for my old 16 bore Halifax on gunbroker a while ago…..it sat on there for almost a year, I got the hint that these aren’t exactly flying off the shelf. Obviously, It’s a lot of gun for that kind of money. It’s a welcomed gun on Chukar hunts, it makes gaining elevation a little easier with its minuscule 5 lbs+ weight. It’s lightning quick, well balanced, factory cast on for a southpaw, and throws nice bird killing patterns with pretty much any shell I put into it. I have a regular euro type 3/4” wide leather sling mounted on my gun, it serves its purpose well. Good luck to you on your shooting, I’m rooting for ya. Merry Christmas.
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