My first O/U

[Chupacabra Hunter]

Found an CZ Drake 12 ga at a local pawnshop. It takes 3” shells. Will it take 2 3/4 shells also? For those who own this shotgun or similar shotgun, do you use it as a field gun or for sporting clays? Thanks in advance


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[alternative]

I can't imagine that it won't take 2 3/4 shells,

 

[Eastexasrick]

It will take 2 3/4. Depending on the chokes you put in it, you can shoot every thing that flys or runs. Read up on it, and take it for a walk, regularly

 

[Mowingmaniac 24/7]

I would think (not certain) it would be engraved on top of chamber.

Did it come with a choke system or has only one fixed choke like improved cylinder or modified or full?

 

[kbaxter60]

Read up on it, and take it for a walk, regularly

And for the love of everything TGT, get those pics up.

 

[robertc1024]

I've got a couple of good double barreled shotguns - they're definitely field guns. I might not be pushing down a barb wire fence with them, but they get used.

 

[Chupacabra Hunter]

I would think (not certain) it would be engraved on top of chamber.

Did it come with a choke system or has only one fixed choke like improved cylinder or modified or full?

Barrel marking has it at 3” shells. So it can take up to 3” or smaller and not 3.5”shells?


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[Chupacabra Hunter]

And for the love of everything TGT, get those pics up.

I will , as soon as I get it out of the pawn shop.


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[TreyG-20]

Barrel marking has it at 3” shells. So it can take up to 3” or smaller and not 3.5”shells?


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Correct

 

[robertc1024]

Barrel marking has it at 3” shells. So it can take up to 3” or smaller and not 3.5”shells?


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Exactly. I use 2 3/4 shells in my 3" marked barrels - Don't think I've ever shot 3" shells out of them.

edit. F'king Ninja.

 

[single stack]

CZ shotguns are known to be reliable and a good value.
I believe they are manufactured by Huglu in Turkey to CZ specs.

 

[Eastexasrick]

I've got a couple of good double barreled shotguns - they're definitely field guns. I might not be pushing down a barb wire fence with them, but they get used.

I saw a hunter do that with a Wesley Richards, and then proceeded to drop it. He could not hit shit with it. We were pheasant hunting and when we got back to the barn I got his phone number. Gave it to my well healed friend. The gun ended up in a good home.

 

[Chupacabra Hunter]

CZ shotguns are known to be reliable and a good value.
I believe they are manufactured by Huglu in Turkey to CZ specs.

Yes. I have a few CZ guns. Good quality for a great value. Its my first O/U shotgun. 425 at local pawn shop.


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[tedwitt]

What's choke tubes got to do with the shell size, Yes it will take 2 3/4 shells just like any other shotgun.

 

[BigRed]

Buddy has a Drake. It's a great field gun.

I have one of their Bobwhite SxS. It gets a fair amount of time in the field. It's fun to mix it up a bit.

Good for sporting clays and most anything in the field.

 

[stuhoevel]

I have a valmet o/u and I just looked. I do t see a barrel mark for shell size but we run 2-3/4" through it. When my grandfather had his place he had 3-1/2" magnum loads. We loaded those shells, the gun closed and we shot them. I had three 3-1/2" shells rattling around my truck, and I shot those in it last week. I wouldn't run the longer shells on a regular basis, but I know it will shoot them.

 

[single stack]

Firing a shell longer than the recommended length marked on the barrel is dangerous. A too long shell will be opening up in the forcing cone adding 500 to 1000 psi in the chamber.
Also, shell length is measured on a fired shell not an unfixed one.

 

[BigRed]

Found an CZ Drake 12 ga at a local pawnshop. It takes 3” shells. Will it take 2 3/4 shells also? For those who own this shotgun or similar shotgun, do you use it as a field gun or for sporting clays? Thanks in advance


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If it's bird hunting, rabbit hunting, and such nothing is more fun than a double barrel shotty.

Autos are fine. JMB designed one of the best...

But when it comes to walking woods, fields, banks, and such I'll take a double barrel for the pure enjoyment...along with the fact that it's the best tool for the job.

Of course, that's just my opinion.

 

[Chupacabra Hunter]

If it's bird hunting, rabbit hunting, and such nothing is more fun than a double barrel shotty.

Autos are fine. JMB designed one of the best...

But when it comes to walking woods, fields, banks, and such I'll take a double barrel for the pure enjoyment...along with the fact that it's the best tool for the job.

Of course, that's just my opinion.

I have Benelli pump and two semi’s. I still enjoy my pump shotgun.


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[robertc1024]

If it's bird hunting, rabbit hunting, and such nothing is more fun than a double barrel shotty.

Autos are fine. JMB designed one of the best...

But when it comes to walking woods, fields, banks, and such I'll take a double barrel for the pure enjoyment...along with the fact that it's the best tool for the job.

Of course, that's just my opinion.

I agree with your opinion - probably why I've got several.