Alternatives to RST for 2" 12ga shells?

[tallen702]

I won a 1930 Remington Mod. 29 at auction last night. It's a fantastic example with the exception of a minor chip in the bottom of the wrist of the stock. Easy enough to repair for me. That said, being a shotgun from the pre-WWII days before the industry standard of 2-3/4" was settled on, it takes 2" shells. RTS has 7.5 shot at $26/box or $250/case which isn't too shabby, but the shipping kills it at ~$30 to ship to my house for a single box. I figured I'd ask and see if anyone knew of any other manufacturers that still sell 2" shotshells. And before anyone says "Ream the forcing cones!" that's a big negative. Less than 39,000 of these were ever made and there aren't that many surviving examples out there.
If you know of any other manufacturers, or even a local-ish store that stocks 2" (and no, not the mini 1.5" shells) I'd love to hear about it! Thank you all for your help in advance!

 

[blazing lead]

Not off the top of my head, but reloading them yourself may be a viable option, trim to whatever length you desire and roll crimp should work out pretty good.

 

[Cochise]

I doubt it is 2", it is likely 2 1/2" which is easier than 2" which is a thing but mostly just a British.
I reload for my short chamber guns, it is easy and much cheaper.
Low pressure data is available, you can either get a short kit for a single stage MEC or roll crimp.

 

[Cochise]

From Remington
Firearm Model History

Model 29
Description: Pump action, hammerless tubular-magazine, bottom-ejecting, takedown shotgun
Introduction Year: 1930
Year Discontinued: 1933
Total Production: Approximately 38,000
Designer/Inventor: C.C. Loomis
Action Type: Pump action
Caliber/Gauge: 12 gauge for use with 2 3/4-inch shells
Serial Number Blocks: 0,000 – 38,000
Grades Offered: 29A – Standard Grade
29B – Special Grade
29C – Trap Grade
29D – Tournament Grade
29E – Expert Grade
29F – Premier Grade
29R – Riot Grade
Variations: 29T- Special Trap Gun including the Target, Tournament, Expert and Premier grades

I would still keep it low pressure and probably 7/8 oz or 3/4 oz loads.

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[lax]

Could you run the mini 1 3/4 shells?

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[tallen702]

From Remington
Firearm Model History

Model 29
Description: Pump action, hammerless tubular-magazine, bottom-ejecting, takedown shotgun
Introduction Year: 1930
Year Discontinued: 1933
Total Production: Approximately 38,000
Designer/Inventor: C.C. Loomis
Action Type: Pump action
Caliber/Gauge: 12 gauge for use with 2 3/4-inch shells
Serial Number Blocks: 0,000 – 38,000
Grades Offered: 29A – Standard Grade
29B – Special Grade
29C – Trap Grade
29D – Tournament Grade
29E – Expert Grade
29F – Premier Grade
29R – Riot Grade
Variations: 29T- Special Trap Gun including the Target, Tournament, Expert and Premier grades

I would still keep it low pressure and probably 7/8 oz or 3/4 oz loads.

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Yeah, saw that just now. Not sure where the other source I looked at got 2" from then.

So, good news on that front!
This one is a plain jane 29A, From the outside, it looked like a stock repair for a chip on the lower left of the wrist was going to be an easy fix, but now that the stock it off, it's apparent that there are other weak areas. I'll still repair the stock, but will likely also spring for a replacement. Boyds, of all suppliers, has the most correct replacement since they'll do the checkering it should have. SN is in the 19k range, so right in the middle of the road. Neat shotguns with Loomis making some smart upgrades to Pederson's model 10 design. This one is in great shape, good patina, very little wear on the bluing, no rust, very clean and bright bore with no sign of pitting or rust. It's a fixed improved choke, so it'll make a great, albeit hefty, upland gun, you know.... once I clean it up, and BOY is it dirty! I'll be taking it all the way down to give it a thorough cleaning. The wrist damage is indicative of many firearms of this age. A lot of "shoot some cleaner in the action and then oil it real good" leading to oil damage in the stock as it slowly drained into the wood from the action when the gun was stored muzzle up in a closet or cabinet.