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Winchester Long Beard 3.5" shells?
Started by STP22, April 09, 2015, 10:17:43 AM
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STP22
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Winchester Long Beard 3.5" shells?
April 09, 2015, 10:17:43 AM
Hello, all.
I know you don't really know until you actually try a load in your gun...but, is there a tremendous preformance difference between 3" and 3.5" shells (#5 shot in particular)?
Also, Winchester Lone Beards XR 3.5" shells seem a little longer than other 3.5" shells. Has anyone run into cycling problems with autos? I know they have a plastic cap on top of the load, but I wasn't sure how long the crimp is and is it would cause any issue.
Thanks!
Steve
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April 09, 2015, 11:06:00 AM
The only real difference is recoil. The 3" have patterned better in my evaluations.
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Clark
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April 09, 2015, 04:23:14 PM
Thank you, Clark!
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April 09, 2015, 08:56:24 PM
My 3.5 970 shoots way more than you need in the ten. So dose the 3".
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STP22
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April 09, 2015, 09:05:10 PM
Thanks, Gooserbat!
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April 09, 2015, 10:22:00 PM
I shoot longbeards 3.5 #5 out of a browning silver. They cycle just fine out of it..
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April 10, 2015, 03:26:56 PM
Never had any cycling issues out with the 3.5" - Someone said the only reason we shoot 3.5" is because they don't make them in 4" lol
Seriously I guess either 3" or 3.5" are great - boils down to personal preference - I personally like having the extra shot in the 3.5" just in case I mess up...
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April 10, 2015, 04:16:32 PM
No cycling issues out of SBE. Flings them pretty far actually. I don't care how much it kicks, if I have the option of more pellets, I'm taking it every day of the week.
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April 10, 2015, 09:19:54 PM
Thank you, guys!
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