Can I fire a 2.5" Shotgun Shell in a Chamber for 3"?

[Cammy7s]

Can you shoot shotgun shells that are shorter than the actual chamber length? For example can I shoot a 2.5" shell in a chamber made for 3" Shells.

I know the reverse is very dangerous and can ruin you gun, but it got me thinking and I am new to the shotgun realm of things.

Please Help!!

 

[Barkly]

Same gauge but shorter shell...Yes.
Never longer shells!

 

[sebas zx6r]

»Yes but you can have cycling problem if its a semi...

 

[cote_b]

You can use them, but finding 2.5" shells these days is damn near impossible unless you reaload. Just shoot 2.75" if you want to save money.

 

[Boomer]

Most 3" chambers are stamped "23/4" & 3" shells" where they mean "all shells up to 3" in length."

 

[Hi-Standard]

Can you shoot shotgun shells that are shorter than the actual chamber length? For example can I shoot a 2.5" shell in a chamber made for 3" Shells.

I know the reverse is very dangerous and can ruin you gun, but it got me thinking and I am new to the shotgun realm of things.

Please Help!!

I believe what you mean is can I shoot 2 3/4" in a 3" chamber. By all means go ahead. Like another poster said, if it's a semi, it may not cycle.