3 1/2s in the Auto 5

[ww2269]

I have a newer model 12 gauge Auto 5. Can I use 3 1/2" shells in It? I know it says with the full choke installed I can use 3" but says nothing about 3 1/2. I understand that they may not eject properly but will it hurt the barrel?

[elkhunter11]

Does it specifically mention 3-1/2" on the barrel, or just 2-3/4" and 3"?

[wwbirds]

The shell may very well fit as the forcing cone in front is almost 1/2 inch to accomadate the 3 inch shell opening but with a 3.5 you are asking for a world of hurt with no forcing cone for the crimp to open and extreme pressure build up in chamber. If it doesn t specify 3.5 on the chamber or barrel don t do it!!

[Dick284]

All this training we get, just to get our Firearms License, and I'm 100% sure shotgun chamber length is covered in the course.

I feel better knowing the bureaucracy and bs is working.

[fps plus]

Do not shoot anything more than what is stated on the barrel It will be clearly marked .

[bobinthesky]

The longer shell may fit, but it would be a really bad idea to fire it......

[fish_e_o]

Originally Posted by wwbirds

The shell may very well fit as the forcing cone in front is almost 1/2 inch to accomadate the 3 inch shell opening but with a 3.5 you are asking for a world of hurt with no forcing cone for the crimp to open and extreme pressure build up in chamber. If it doesn t specify 3.5 on the chamber or barrel don t do it!!

Originally Posted by fps plus

Do not shoot anything more than what is stated on the barrel It will be clearly marked .

Originally Posted by bobinthesky

The longer shell may fit, but it would be a really bad idea to fire it......

you guys have no sense of adventure whatsoever

[Red_Ram3500]

Originally Posted by Dick284

All this training we get, just to get our Firearms License, and I'm 100% sure shotgun chamber length is covered in the course.



I feel better knowing the bureaucracy and bs is working.

I thought the same thing. Buys a gun most people that know what they're doing would love to be able to afford, then asks a question like that. It is definitely 100% covered in the course. This is one of the reasons why we have to do the firearms course, to protect people from themselves. Smh.


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[gtr]

Originally Posted by ww2269

I have a newer model 12 gauge Auto 5. Can I use 3 1/2" shells in It? I know it says with the full choke installed I can use 3" but says nothing about 3 1/2. I understand that they may not eject properly but will it hurt the barrel?

You are telling us it saying nothing about 3.5 inch, so that would mean you can not use 3.5 inch. Same thing goes for a rifle, that is marked 30-06. You can't use 308.

[Lefty-Canuck]

They only print what CAN be used on the barrel... if it's not there do not use it.

LC

[ww2269]

I understand it's not recommended or maybe not safe. The reason for my asking the question is because I have a buddy that says he does it all the time so I wanted to clarify before I even entertained it. I haven't shot birds for years, just trap every couple years. I apreciate the honest and blunt answers from those who may have thought it was a dumb question. For the couple smart asses, you can kiss it. Been away from this site for a couple years and now I remember why. Audios!

[couleefolk]

Originally Posted by ww2269

I understand it's not recommended or maybe not safe. The reason for my asking the question is because I have a buddy that says he does it all the time so I wanted to clarify before I even entertained it. I haven't shot birds for years, just trap every couple years. I apreciate the honest and blunt answers from those who may have thought it was a dumb question. For the couple smart asses, you can kiss it. Been away from this site for a couple years and now I remember why. Audios!

I am not following all this. First off, you still haven't said if your barrel is stamped 3.5", if it is, there are no problems. If it isn't, your creating unsafe pressures in your barrel. If your buddy is doing it, you need to make him aware that he could do a lot of damage or hurt himself, and you sure don't want to be around him when he is firing that firearm. Even worse, he might get someone else to try it and hurt them. I don't think you put yourself in a very good position for responses if you leave the question a little vague.

[fps plus]

They will fire however you risk the chance of damaging gun due to the crimped portion of the cartridge opening in the forcing cone and causing pressures the firearm is not designed to with stand.

[fps plus]

I forgot to mention shotgun shell length is determined as the fired dimension