3" 12 gauge hard to find.

[Old School]

I am having trouble finding 3" 12 gauge lately. Everybody has tons of 2 3/4" and even alot of 3 1/2", but I can't find much for 3". I have tried 3 gun shops and a wally world. Anybody else having this experience or have an explanaition?

 

[Thernlund]

(edited out) Nevermind. I can't read apparently.


-T.

EDIT: A 3" shell will work in a 3 1/2" gun. Is there a specific reason to need a 3"?

 

[Marlin 45 carbine]

it is getting scarce - and expensive. don't know what's going on. I like the 3"12ga 000 in my SXS Coach. if you get a good price/supply how about a post.

 

[Old School]

A 3" shell will work in a 3 1/2" gun. Is there a specific reason to need a 3"?

My remy 11-87 Premier won't take a 3 1/2".

 

[Thernlund]

My remy 11-87 Premier won't take a 3 1/2".

Ummm... yeah. That's because it's only a 3" chamber.

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/shotguns/model_11-87/model_11-87_premier_specs.asp


-T.

 

[Old School]

Yes Thernlund, I am quite aware of the specification and chambering of my gun. That is why I am inquiring about 3" shells...................... But thank you for your efforts.

 

[Springfield_1911SS]

Are you looking for a shotgun with a 3" chamber or 3" shotgun shells?

A shot gun with a 3 1/2" chamber will also chamber 2 3/4", and 3" rounds.

As far as ammo goes I have no problem finding 3" ammo around me. What are you looking for? Would you buy ammo online?

http://cheaperthandirt.com/12gauge3_dfa.htm

 

[Old School]

I guess I could buy ammo online if it comes to that. I favor supporting local independant businesses when possible. However, I am definately open to suggestions for online resources.

 

[Thernlund]

Yes Thernlund, I am quite aware of the specification and chambering of my gun. That is why I am inquiring about 3" shells...................... But thank you for your efforts.

I think we have a misunderstanding. I read your post to mean you were looking for a gun with a 3" chamber. I guess you are not, but instead are looking for 3" shells?

You did not specify in your post. It looked as if you were looking for a gun.

My apologies.


-T.

 

[Old School]

So you are correct Thernlund, I did fail to mention I was looking for ammo. That would clear things up a bit wouldn't it? LOL - Sorry

 

[oneounceload]

Able Ammo:

http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/pro...480_14626_11576_16377_11604&products_id=73070

http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/pro...480_14626_11576_16377_11604&products_id=73075

 

[marineman]

The reason is that so many people are making 3.5" for turkey and goose and 2 3/4" for small game, skeet, trap, etc. that 3" are no longer popular.

 

[Old School]

Disclaimer on the bottom says it can only be shipped to a dealer. Is that common for online ammo?

 

[oneounceload]

That's for firearms, not ammunition - all modern guns need to be shipped to a FFL