With all the references to these H&R single-shot 12's, i'm remembering the one i have.
Admittedly, i've only shot 2 3/4" out of it.
That little bugger seemed just a bit light to be shooting 3" loads even though it's chambered for 'em. The 2 3/4" seemed to give plenty of "feedback".
3" loads in that thing?!!? No thanks!!!
Got one of those in a 16 gauge that I had since I was a kid. Other than the obvious disadvantages of a single shot, I always liked that gun. Best of both worlds in my opinion. Always seemed to kill like a 12 gauge but doesn't come close to kicking like one.
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