Target loads

[javman]

Hi I am new to shooting with shotguns. I have a Remington 1100 with a 30 inch barrel with screw in chokes. The barrel says on it 2-3/4 target loads only. What should I be looking for when buying shells? Will I need to get another barrel to hunt with this gun?


Thanks
Mark

 

[Rebel Till Death]

The newer target barrels from Remington have larger gas ports than the field barrels, probably due to the trend towards lighter (mouse fart) loads for targets by a lot of shooters. They say 1-1/8 ounce loads are the maximum recommended. You might not have a problem with standard hunting loads, but it would be "beating" up the action with very fast cycling

 

[struff55]

you will be fine with any 2 3/4 '' steel loads

 

[a j cave]

Before you shoot anything more than 1 1/8 oz loads I would contact Rem & see what they say. I would only use that barrel for targets. All 2 3/4 will fit but might not be good for the gun.

 

[romurra]

ask Remington. It's hard to say what they meant by "Target Load" at the time as target loads have lightened over time. you see a lot of 1 oz loads now, not so much years ago.