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Originally Posted by Prairiefire
I have a Berretta S-55 o/u 12 gauge. I have been using 2 3/4", 3" and 3 1/2" shells for years now depending on what I was shooting at. A few weeks ago my co-worker tells me S-55's were not designed to shoot the longer shells and that it could damage my gun. I can not find any info online, any idea ?
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Dood, tread carefully there. I don't have tons of experience with shotguns but I've never seen one that can fire anything for 2 3/4 to 3.5. Usually they top at 3" max. The shells your shottie uses should be clearly printed somewhere on the barrel.
Until you know for sure, I'd stay away from the 3.5's. Not only could they rupture they barrel, it could blow up in your face.
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I googled your shotgun (nice shottie btw) and every refference I found said it was ONLY chambered for 2 3/4. I would highly recommend you take it to a gun smith if you don't know for sure to have them verify what shell it's chambered for.
That's a beatiful shotgun, don't damage it OR yourself
