Load 23/4 and 3in. shells?

[steve454]

I have a Stevens 320 Pump. Made for up to 3 in. shells. Can I load and shoot 2 3/4 and 3 inch buckshot shells at the same time? Will it shoot this way?

 

[Fine Figure of a Man]

Yes you can

 

[PapaG]

No problem, and you'll be able to tell which you just fired by the recoil. Might be fun.
Just kidding. You should be able to mix them up any way you want.

 

[George P]

3" buck just sounds harsh to my old shoulders...............

 

[joed]

Hopefully you'll realize the 2 3/4" are more fun. Don't think I ever found any 3" 00 buck when I used to shoot it.

 

[steve454]

Thanks for the quick response. I shot this gun for the first time just to make sure it worked to use for home defense. I shot 3 times with 2 3/4 buckshot and that is all I wanted to shoot. Very accurate and went bang every time so I was satisfied it will work. The 3" 000 shells were given to me by a friend.

 

[Deus Machina]

Hang onto them, but IMO 2-3/4" shells are the best choice for anything but hunting at longer ranges.
Especially in something relatively light.