Seanpcola
Member
I hope this isn't one of those extreme dumb questions but I need a work-around for a problem.
Is there any practical way to shorten an unfired shotshell? Specifically, I have a semi-auto shotgun that shoots .410. I bought it knowing that this firearm is particular about OA shell length. The manufacturer of the upper provides a list of recommended shells and most are pretty hard to find locally. Through my own research I have found several brands and loads that "almost" cycle but they're too long, often by only 1/16" and many more choices are about 1/8" too long.
I kind of thought that maybe some shells can be opened and re-crimped but don't know, haven't tried it and wouldn't without verification from somebody that knows. If I'm hoping against hope I'll just resign myself to ordering on line.
Thank you in advance,
Sean
Is there any practical way to shorten an unfired shotshell? Specifically, I have a semi-auto shotgun that shoots .410. I bought it knowing that this firearm is particular about OA shell length. The manufacturer of the upper provides a list of recommended shells and most are pretty hard to find locally. Through my own research I have found several brands and loads that "almost" cycle but they're too long, often by only 1/16" and many more choices are about 1/8" too long.
I kind of thought that maybe some shells can be opened and re-crimped but don't know, haven't tried it and wouldn't without verification from somebody that knows. If I'm hoping against hope I'll just resign myself to ordering on line.
Thank you in advance,
Sean