CM>   thanks!...hey what are silvertips?....everytime I go to
 CM> the gunshow I'm bombarded with a miriad of different types
 CM> and caliburs of ammunition by a miriad of different
 CM> companies...know anything about shotguns shells?....my
 CM> winchester takes 2 & 3/4 or 3 what is the difference
 CM> between the two besides the length?..
Originally, Silvertip was Winchester's brand name for their hollow point 
rifle bullets with a silver colored tip to protect the point of the bullet 
during handling.  They earned an enviable reputation for performance on game 
ranging from deer on up.  I see now that Winchester (or one of its 
successors) is applying the same honored name to hollow point pistol 
cartridges as well.  I've never tested the pistol rounds but I've never heard 
any negative comments about them either.
As to the shotgun shells, the 3 inch shells carry more shot and powder.  
Originally they were intended for duck and goose shooting where ranges could 
be expected to be longer.  Remember that a shotgun's effective range depends 
upon pattern density and, therefore, the more shot, the denser the pattern 
will be at a given range.  Contrary to popular belief, 3 inch "Magnum" 
shotgun shells don't propel the shot any faster than 2&3/4 inch shells, they 
just throw more of it.  They also kick harder because they're throwing more 
shot.  Heck, I've got some 2&3/4 inch handloaded shotgun shells that come 
within an RCH of matching 3 inch factory shells.  They'll rattle your teeth 
when fired.
Regards.  Cloyce.
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