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 ?
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 ?
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
Last edited by GoinAllTheWay; 08-29-2012 at 05:24 PM.
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 ?
Consider yourself lucky all these years! The fact is o/u and the extra bracing is probably what kept that together...Yikes. Like stated above, it should be stamped clearly on the barrel, if not take it to a gunsmith to be measured and subsequently stamped :thumbup:
Consider yourself lucky all these years! The fact is o/u and the extra bracing is probably what kept that together...Yikes. Like stated above, it should be stamped clearly on the barrel, if not take it to a gunsmith to be measured and subsequently stamped :thumbup:
there was nothing stamped on the barrel other than steel and serial number. If I remember correctly the gun was made in 1968.
I bet you would, you live in Kansas. Lotsa flat open land to shoot shtuff from a distance. They never knew you were coming. I kid...
Never hunted here. They use tree stands. Not my bag at all.
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Do you know if I can take the PAL and RPAL test without physically handling a firearm and doing the course?
and is a setup like in this video legal in canada ?
Do you know if I can take the PAL and RPAL test without physically handling a firearm and doing the course?
and is a setup like in this video legal in canada ?
That's a very good question, and you know, I bet handling them isn't a requirement of you..if you can't actually pick them up.
As far as I'm aware, as long as you have your PAL, you can supervise someone else handling/loading your gun, so I can't see setting one of those puppies up to be problematic.
If I lived in Calgary, I'd offer to help you get one set up, looks really cool.
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.
**edit**
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
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Originally Posted by Aleks
Consider yourself lucky all these years! The fact is o/u and the extra bracing is probably what kept that together...Yikes. Like stated above, it should be stamped clearly on the barrel, if not take it to a gunsmith to be measured and subsequently stamped :thumbup:
I'll just echo here that you really should take it in to see a gunsmith.
Just because you haven't blown it apart yet doesn't mean you haven't already damaged the choke, which could lead to further damage in the future even if you switch to the 2 3/4 shell.
Get that puppy checked out, you've likely put an incredible amount of stress on it.
Do you know if I can take the PAL and RPAL test without physically handling a firearm and doing the course?
and is a setup like in this video legal in canada ?
No, you cannot. You can challenge the exam, but there is a practical demonstration portion that must be passed as well. And thats usually where the challengers fail
No, you cannot. You can challenge the exam, but there is a practical demonstration portion that must be passed as well. And thats usually where the challengers fail
do you have any info on this? surely there are disabled gun enthusiasts in Canada?
do you have any info on this? surely there are disabled gun enthusiasts in Canada?
Oddly enough my edit didn't make it on to my post....I added that I would find the correct answer tomorrow, my friend and work partner is actually an instructor. Apologies for that missing piece making my post sound short....standby!
Oddly enough my edit didn't make it on to my post....I added that I would find the correct answer tomorrow, my friend and work partner is actually an instructor. Apologies for that missing piece making my post sound short....standby!
The answer I got was no. Safety is a huge component in it, and that includes the handling. There are disabled enthusiasts in Canada, even the cfsc videos have a gentleman in a wheelchair in the range demonstration videos, but has use of his arms. I'm afraid that if there is a disability that involves your arms you may not be able to do the courses
Looking at getting a pump shotgun and varmint rifle this spring. Went out to SilverWillow a couple times and on a duck trip with a buddy and had a freaking blast. Looking for something reasonable and sturdy...not too concerned with cost if durability/action is there. I'm a shotgun newb so any help sourcing/choosing one would be greatly appreciated.
I've got a Marlin 880S for the .22 and used to have a Tikka T3 Lite .270. Great gun, but kicked like a donkey. Looking to possibly get into hunting with some buddies....22's are fun, but looking for the long range whack and a more versatile rifle.
Thinking about a Remington 870 12ga pump and a Tikka T3 Varmint .223 or the Remington 700 .308 since its much more versatile....any other opinions/recommendations??
Considering the statement that guns don't kill people, people kill people.
Then consider the NRA statement... the only thing that stops a bad person with a gun, is a good person with a gun.
Should the original statement be changed to... bad people and good people with guns kill people with guns or people with guns kill people,
I kid...
