Buddies shotgun got a question.

[chriso]

My buddy just picked up a rmeington 870 HD with a knox stock in 20 guage it says 2 /34 or 3... So it will only accept those you wouldn't be able to use a light target load 2 1/2 dram 7/8 oz shot 7/12 shot???

[RetiredLawman]

Yes you can! The only load you wouldn't want to fire in it is a 3 1/2". Anything shorter will not damage the gun. It will burn them as fast as you can feed them.

[Virginian]

Wrong. Those are the maximum length shells it will accept; 2-3/4" or 3". Dram equivalents have nothing to do with those numbers. Any factory load in those lengths should be safe.

[chriso]

Alright thanks. my forte is more precision rifles haha I have a 870 hd in 12 but I wasn't to sure. I noticed right away and sure as hell did not want my friend to injure his self.

[chriso]

So it for sure wouldn't be a problem to use these? we plan on shooting it this weekend.
thanks alot guys!!!

[Tactical Ninja]

As stated, that's shell length, not dram eq. You'll be fine.

[RetiredLawman]

Virginian, what was wrong with my post. I'm learning also. I thought any load 3" or less would be OK in the 3" chamber.

[foghornl]

The "2-1/2 Dram" is a type of powder measure.

The "Dram Equivalent" tells you roughly how much power the shell has...it should give about the same muzzle velocity as a shell loaded with 2-1/2 Drams of black powder.

[Virginian]

RetiredLawman - nothing was wrong with your post. You were right on. I was answering the original poster, didn't see your post at all at that time. :eek:

[RetiredLawman]

Great! I am getting old and sort of senile!

Correct me when its necessary.