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yamoon
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12ga 2 1/2 inch ammo availability
#381048 - 09/12/23 03:21 AM

Hello from dreary Kansas
I am seriously considering a Merkel combination gun. The shot barrel is chambered 2 1/2 inch 12ga, are shot and slug loads available in the USA?
Thanks Mike

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3DogMike
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Loc: Western Slope, Colorado USA

Re: 12ga 2 1/2 inch ammo availability [Re: yamoon]
#381049 - 09/12/23 03:56 AM

https://www.rstshells.com

Shot loads are available, but not always in stock.
No idea about 2 1/2" slug loads from any source.
- Mike

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Re: 12ga 2 1/2 inch ammo availability [Re: 3DogMike]
#381053 - 09/12/23 06:38 AM

Check with Buffalo Arms.com.

Hull trimmers are quite available as-are roll crimping dies for use with electric drill or a drill press.
My Ponsness Warren 12 bore press loads 2 1/2" just fine, with Black Powder, shot and wads. I use a roll crimper die with my drill press for crimping them.

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3DogMike
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Re: 12ga 2 1/2 inch ammo availability [Re: DarylS]
#381094 - 10/12/23 10:12 AM

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Hull trimmers are quite available as-are roll crimping dies for use with electric drill or a drill press.
My Ponsness Warren 12 bore press loads 2 1/2" just fine, with Black Powder, shot and wads. I use a roll crimper die with my drill press for crimping them.

+1 to what Daryl said.
I load my own round ball and conical 12 bore 2 1/2" rifle loads the same way. Lee loader then roll crimper.
- Mike

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- Anon

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