hey guys
my first post here looking for advice
i have a kongsberg side by side 12g shotgun in mint condition un fortunatly its chambered for 2.5" shells
anyone know anything about these guns?
dont know whether to use nitro or black.
any loads you could recomend?
would mainly use gun for pheasants.

any help greatly appreciated
cheers

Eley markets 2 1/2 inch shells.
If you have access to the double gun journal, Sherman Bell has a series of articles in there about short shot shells.

One of the older Hodgon Manuals have recipes for the 2 1/2 twelves.

Hunta: Welcome mate!
Try these folks too:

http://www.polywad.com/vintager.html

Try:
B&P

Really nice shells.

Hunta,

First question; Do you want to reload or shoot factory?

2. Are you willing to do what it takes to reload for 2.5? It's not all that hard. I actually like it.

3. High volume shooting or just a simple hunting season's worth of shells?

4. Tell me about the forcing cones in the gun; sharply angled or long and gentle? If you can "see" the angle their more than like sharp. If it's hard to see any taper, than likely long and gentle.

Alan

I forgot. Some stuff which should help.

http://forums.accuratereloadin...1103014/m/7091006921

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If you were in the USA I would suggest Holland & Holland 2-1/2" shotgun shells but I don't know about availability in New Zealand.

My primary game gun is a 2.5" chambered gun, in the UK this is not an issue at all.

All the main companies load 2.5" 3 ton proof shells suitable for game, I like the following:

Gamebore super game 30g no.5

Eley grandprix/impax 30g no.5

Hull cartridge High Pheasant 30g no.5 (My favourite)


All are perfectly alright for a 2 1/2" chamber and good on game.

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Originally posted by Ghubert:
My primary game gun is a 2.5" chambered gun, in the UK this is not an issue at all.

Hull cartridge High Pheasant 30g no.5 (My favourite)

Closest thing to your "favourite" load in the USA is Holland & Holland 'Royal' Game, 1-1/16oz, #6 - and, like your favorite, loaded for H&H by Hull Cartridge in the UK. FYI - UK 30g no.5 translates to US 1-1/16oz, #6.