Not sure of where and how much Mike but ... usually seems that flare cartridges are intended for those short barrelled, dedicated, flare pistols. Seen one IIRC in Sportsmans Guide at some point.
Almost any boat or marine supply store would sell them.
I've heard of them getting stuck in SG bores before and continue to burn causing much damage. Unknown what choke was used. Cylinder bore is probably ok but anything tighter is to be considered very carefully, if you get my drift. Maybe cutting one open and seeing if it will drop through the bore...
They do get stuck in the bore. My wife's grandfather tried one in his old squareback Browning goose gun. 32" full choke. the thought it would work like a tracer. It hit the choke and burned out. Fortunately it didn't damage the gun but was a mess to clean up. I wouldn't shoot one in anything with a choke of any kind.
There are flares meant for shotguns, but I've not found them. Anybody finds them or a source for the 25mm flares for the surplus flare guns out there, please post it.
Orion 25MM Aerial Flares attract attention day or night and signal that you are in trouble. The Coast Guard recommends you fire two aerial flares, one immediately after the other, so rescuers can confirm the sighting and or direction of the signal. Experts advise you carry a minimum of six aerial flares in addition to a total of twelve minutes (total burn time) of hand-held red signal flares for identifying distress position.
Performance Specifications:
U.S. Coast Guard Approved for Day and Night
Altitude: Up to 375 feet
Average Burn Time: 6-8 seconds each
Average Brightness: 35,000 candlepower
Visibility: 27 Miles Maximum
For use with 25MM Flare Launchers Only
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