Thread: Help please: 2 3/4” vs 3” 0/U for ducks?

Originally Posted by Quackers

Just remember UK and USA shot size is different aswell
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As is choke terminology.

Bloody surprising that shot size is not standardised. Good to know all that stuff, helps make sense of it all, cheers.

Originally Posted by Archie

Awesome input everyone, thank you.

From what I’m learning it sounds like #4 is the biggest can use on an older non steel proofed gun, through half choke or less, but also sounds like #3 is really rated. Is there much between #3 and #4? Some people obviously liking the #4

How about shot size and steel proof rating with it being an older ‘92 gun?

I ask as much about this stuff in general as I am for the Miroku as it seems older guns are all I can afford - or find.
All the used O/U seem to be older with thigh chokes. Something modern steel proof with 3” and open chokes eta seems to go beyond $1400+ in the gun shops. I won’t shop online as need to know what it feels like and fits like etc.

At $799 the miroku I mentioned has multi chokes, is as good a fit as anything I’ve pickup up, feels much nicer in the hand and balance etc. Bit short but needs a new butt pad so that could solve that… it’s cheap because the the bottom of toe has split off but I don’t think that will be hard to fix?

Am I too hopeful to make an older gun work? I can save up longer if that’s really necessary.

Thanks for your help!

Also, I am keen to join the local clay club and go down the route before going afield too. Lots to learn and practice is key, plus seems like fun.

Best bet on steel proof rating is to take it in to a gun shop/gun smith if you can. I spent hours researching mine (the week before opening weekend), and ended up taking it in to Gunworks, and they checked with the rep. I had a look at Miroku guns proofing, and couldn't find anything too helpful for you, other than to check the symbols under the barrell... couldn't find much on what they mean though. Sounds like it fits well, so might be worth the effort.

Actually... I think I just sent them photos of the markings... so that would obvs be the easier option.

If your Miroku has Invector chokes, then I don't see why this wouldn't apply: https://www.browning.com/support/faq...MfOuxIgwdt6PTt

WILL ACCEPT ALL CURRENT FACTORY STEEL SHOT LOADS:

All Browning shotguns with the Standard Invector, Invector-Plus or DS choke tube systems, However, we do not recommend the use of Invector full or extra full chokes with steel shot. They pattern too tightly, and sometimes result in a "blown" pattern.

A Miroku 7000 should be the equivalent of a Browning Citori 325.

Have a read up of the ammo. A lot of 3" stuff is only going the same speed as 2&3/4 stuff with the same payload in steel. I did ask the falcon guy this once. He said going to a 3" case, it allows for a better wad and things aren't so cramped in the case and that's all . So unless you're chasing geese and can find the heavier payload stuff( more than 36-40gram), then you are at no disadvantage with 2&3/4.

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Originally Posted by PaulNZ

If your Miroku has Invector chokes, then I don't see why this wouldn't apply: https://www.browning.com/support/faq...MfOuxIgwdt6PTt

WILL ACCEPT ALL CURRENT FACTORY STEEL SHOT LOADS:

All Browning shotguns with the Standard Invector, Invector-Plus or DS choke tube systems, However, we do not recommend the use of Invector full or extra full chokes with steel shot. They pattern too tightly, and sometimes result in a "blown" pattern.

A Miroku 7000 should be the equivalent of a Browning Citori 325.

Until recently on the European Browning site there was this text:

"All hunting or sporting shotguns (over-and-under or semi-auto guns) by Browning, Winchester and Miroku fitted with the original chokes (Invector, Steel Invector Plus, Stainless steel Invector Plus, Teague, Briley, Midas, Diamond, Signature chokes) can fire "high performance" steel shot cartridges.

Tested at the Liège test bench (high performance 1370 bars) in accordance with European law on the use of steel shot"

Some good info can be found here and here.

Some brands sell hunting cartridges especially for guns only proofed for standard steel.

Yea sweet, it has standard invector chokes so that info you shared is really good!
You guys have all been so epic putting time and effort to look into some of this stuff and share and help. Thank you. Much appreciated aye