Browning tss

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Browning tss

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Are the browning 3" 20 gauge TSS loads a true 3" shell or are they longer like the federal TSS and Winchester Longbeard thanks
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Re: Browning tss

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I think they are all “true” 3” shells. 3” represents the length of the hull when open. Roll crimped shells are often longer (unfired) than a fold crimped shell with a similar load, but they are still a true 3” shell/hull. Somebody may be able to tell you the overall length of an unfired 3” Browning for comparison to the others.

I’m guessing you trying to avoid cycling issues with an M2 or similar auto?
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Re: Browning tss

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Yes I was thinking of getting a Franchi affinity 20 gauge but don't want that. Issue as I don't reload
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Re: Browning tss

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The longbeards are actually trimmed down from a 3". I had a fired one and compared it to a 3" new fio and it was shorter. I cant remember how much and I used to have a picture but I deleted it. The roll crimp makes them a little longer than the fold crimp shell which causes some autos not to cycle them.
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