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

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.