lbsrdi 1,078 Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 I have been searching to no avail to find a thread with information on firing 3" shells. I have always just shot 2 3/4". Do you have to do anything to the mags to use them? Could someone point me in the right direction or give me information on what I should know before attempting to use these 3" shells. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Jdhonda810 29 Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 (edited) I have been searching to no avail to find a thread with information on firing 3" shells. I have always just shot 2 3/4". Do you have to do anything to the mags to use them? Could someone point me in the right direction or give me information on what I should know before attempting to use these 3" shells. Thanks Well almost every single mag will feed 3" shells...except the drums; MD20, Promag drums, Alliance Armament...w.e. else is out there. The larger mags like the SGM 12 rounders and perhaps 10 rounders..depending on what kind of 3" you are firing may have problems lifting all that weight. Say if you were firing 3" 000buck rounds, that's a DAMN LOT of lead and weight and the mag may have feeding problems. Otherwise, there is nothing else you would need to know before firing 3" shells other than, of coarse, gun safety and HAVE FUN Edited January 18, 2011 by JJ the GUN MAN Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lbsrdi 1,078 Posted January 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 That is great news. Thanks for the info. Can't wait to shoot them. Searching for information about this is difficult because '3"' is less than three characters. I will say that because of this I spend hours looking through old posts and learning volumes of information about this weapon that I am obsessed with. And I am also always busting out in laughter while reading. Thanks again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mullet Man 2,114 Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Be mindful of your gas setting when running magnum loads! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bunk 0 Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Are there any drums in the making that will hold 3"? Why is it that all the drums only take 2 3/4? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flyfree 0 Posted January 19, 2011 Report Share Posted January 19, 2011 I have da same question....;-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,931 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 That expensive British aluminum drum had a 3" version. I can't think of the name off hand, but it looks similar to the AA, except it is known to work. It also had an option for molot magwell comparability that was attractive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nailbomb 10,221 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 That expensive British aluminum drum had a 3" version. I can't think of the name off hand, but it looks similar to the AA, except it is known to work. It also had an option for molot magwell comparability that was attractive. your thinking of the maxrounds drum. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunfun 3,931 Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 Yeah. that's it. It looks like it costs about the same as a saiga not including shipping, and import issues, and must weigh lots, but something is awesome about magwell comparable 30 rounds of 3" mag. I would still buy the MD instead, but I wish he would hurry up with the doublestacks. Did Promag steal the market out from under Mr. Hadley's mini drum? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnInNH 0 Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 The RIO Slugs and buck will not fit the MD-20 either :-( If only the MD-20 was just a little bit longer... Any source for cheap buck and slugs that will fit a MD-2? I guess 10 rounds will JUST have to do LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
psl sniper 963 Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 The RIO Slugs and buck will not fit the MD-20 either :-( If only the MD-20 was just a little bit longer... Any source for cheap buck and slugs that will fit a MD-2? I guess 10 rounds will JUST have to do LOL yeah. load youre own. i use remington bulk target hulls to make some pretty nice buckshot. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bolt1958 1 Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 I've been using 2 3/4" Remington ,Federal,and Fiocchi OO buck in my MD20 with the Fiocchi being the cheapest . Haven't found any slugs that will fit yet . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stansplace 414 Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 I've been using 2 3/4" Remington ,Federal,and Fiocchi OO buck in my MD20 with the Fiocchi being the cheapest . Haven't found any slugs that will fit yet . The 2 3/4" Remington sluggers work just fine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The_Caged_Bird 474 Posted January 22, 2011 Report Share Posted January 22, 2011 I've been using 2 3/4" Remington ,Federal,and Fiocchi OO buck in my MD20 with the Fiocchi being the cheapest . Haven't found any slugs that will fit yet . The 2 3/4" Remington sluggers work just fine. I agree, also Federal 0 Buck works just fine too... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blackknight135 9 Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Surefire 12 rounders will break if you fire 3 inch rounds in them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lbsrdi 1,078 Posted February 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Surefire 12 rounders will break if you fire 3 inch rounds in them Care to elaborate on your experience? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TexasTech 32 Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 3 inchers or magnum loads are just plain stupid buy or shoot. They cost more money and kick the shit out of u a lot more and for what? Difference between a 3 inch slug or 2.75 inch slug is a half inch at 100 yards. In regard to buck shot 1550 rps versus 1800-2000 rps. 2.75 slugs or buck will suffice for home defense or hunting deer or bear. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mullet Man 2,114 Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 3 inchers or magnum loads are just plain stupid buy or shoot. They cost more money and kick the shit out of u a lot more and for what? Difference between a 3 inch slug or 2.75 inch slug is a half inch at 100 yards. In regard to buck shot 1550 rps versus 1800-2000 rps. 2.75 slugs or buck will suffice for home defense or hunting deer or bear. Thats pretty much how i feel too. IMO, the only thing 3" has going for it is with buckshot and birdshot. Usually it has a higher pellet count vs. comparable 2-3/4" but thats about it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jamesavery22 54 Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 "2.75 slugs or buck will suffice for home defense or hunting deer or bear." That's a little too broad. What kind of bear? And no buck will penetrate enough for bear... 3" magnum shells are for big game. Buck or slugs. The most recommended 12G shell for the largest bear is brenneke black magic slugs. Which are 3" magnums. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lewie212 37 Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 At wally world you can get a 15 count pack of 2 and 3/4 rifled slugs for $8.97. Thats the cheapest slugs I can find. The RIO Slugs and buck will not fit the MD-20 either :-( If only the MD-20 was just a little bit longer... Any source for cheap buck and slugs that will fit a MD-2? I guess 10 rounds will JUST have to do LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
weld387 4 Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 Lee Load all 2 and a 1oz slug mold. I use the AA winchester hulls. My slugs work great pushing 1500 fps. Going to order a buckshot mold from Lee. I am sure it will work good too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nailbomb 10,221 Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 3 inchers or magnum loads are just plain stupid buy or shoot. They cost more money and kick the shit out of u a lot more and for what? Difference between a 3 inch slug or 2.75 inch slug is a half inch at 100 yards. In regard to buck shot 1550 rps versus 1800-2000 rps. 2.75 slugs or buck will suffice for home defense or hunting deer or bear. I love 3" #2 winchester xpert. Its plenty cheap(I bought 250 for $90 = $.36 a round). This is simply for my own personal plinking use though, as I find the trap/target loads... well boring. For sporting use with bird its more shot. For home defense 15 pellet 00 buck is more lead down range. Slugs are the only time I don't see a lot of gain in going 3". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TexasTech 32 Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 At wally world you can get a 15 count pack of 2 and 3/4 rifled slugs for $8.97. Thats the cheapest slugs I can find. The RIO Slugs and buck will not fit the MD-20 either :-( If only the MD-20 was just a little bit longer... Any source for cheap buck and slugs that will fit a MD-2? I guess 10 rounds will JUST have to do LOL $8.97 is the best deal on the planet. They run clean and are very accurate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TexasTech 32 Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 The reason the drums take only 2.75 is because they couldn't do both and most people shoot 2.75. They had to pick one or the other. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike1234567 26 Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 (edited) The RIO Slugs and buck will not fit the MD-20 either :-( If only the MD-20 was just a little bit longer... Any source for cheap buck and slugs that will fit a MD-2? I guess 10 rounds will JUST have to do LOL I bought a case of 2.75" Centurion 1400fps rifled slugs and they fit. I've read only good things about them and they're fairly cheap... about 50 cents each delivered. Edited February 28, 2011 by Mike1234567 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
montec 164 Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 I got a crap ton of 3" from a coworker that cant use them for hunting. Which gas setting would be best to fire those in? They will be used on a brand new saiga 12ga 19". That I'll be picking up in just over a week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Saiga_rom 91 Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 magnum rounds are fun. only drawback is they are more expensive than 2 3/4 inch shells. that and if you shoot enough of them youl have a huge bruise on your shoulder, especially with a steel plate on the end of a solid rifle stock. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Saiga_rom 91 Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 I got a crap ton of 3" from a coworker that cant use them for hunting. Which gas setting would be best to fire those in? They will be used on a brand new saiga 12ga 19". That I'll be picking up in just over a week. use gas setting #1. thats the one for high power rounds Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Saiga_rom 91 Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 by the way, i would think that if in bear country, youd probably want to have a mag full of magnum slugs. the recoil from a magnum slug will hurt alot less than being mauled to death by an angry bear also, i realize that 2 3/4 slugs would probably work just as well for deterring a bear, but the way i see it, the extra power couldnt hurt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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