Topic: I have a 1935 Parker Trojan,can I shoot 2-3/4" hi brass |
3birddogs
Replies: 15
Views: 685 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Thu May 16, 2024 7:55 pm Subject: I have a 1935 Parker Trojan,can I shoot 2-3/4" hi brass |
In a Trojan of that era, yes I would without hesitation. |
Topic: 20/28 loads |
3birddogs
Replies: 12
Views: 1731 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Thu May 16, 2024 7:46 pm Subject: 20/28 loads |
No, only in RGL's which are generally a little shorter to begin with, and with it's low pressure and mild velocity, I shoot it without worry in my 2 1/2" chambered guns-- but I mainly do load 2 1 ... |
Topic: 20/28 loads |
3birddogs
Replies: 12
Views: 1731 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 12:19 pm Subject: 20/28 loads |
Killed many grouse with this load and lots of clays, used mainly in my vintage guns even damascus 2 1/2", with its low pressure and RGLs are usually a little shorter in length to begin with.
R ... |
Topic: info on Sweet 16 |
3birddogs
Replies: 1
Views: 129 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 11:16 am Subject: info on Sweet 16 |
A good friend was left 2 16 ga guns when his uncle passed. One was a JC Higgins bolt action which for most of us has little interest. The other was a Sweet 16 Browning ser# 685 77729 and he claims th ... |
Topic: 20/28 loads |
3birddogs
Replies: 12
Views: 1731 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Sun May 12, 2024 5:00 pm Subject: 20/28 loads |
There was a great 7/8 oz low pressure load in the spreadsheets that I will have to look up the particulars. RGL hulls, DR16 wad, and ww or cheddite 209 primer. Also great with 3/4 oz, around 16gr 20/2 ... |
Topic: Nice 6"-8" snowy Day in Pa for Pheasant hunting! |
3birddogs
Replies: 9
Views: 2437 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2024 6:17 pm Subject: Nice 6"-8" snowy Day in Pa for Pheasant hunting! |
Dave , I believe hen pheasants are legal throughout all of Pa now, and not just above I80. |
Topic: 16 bore Sterlingworth |
3birddogs
Replies: 6
Views: 3105 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns Wanted or For Sale
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2023 4:30 am Subject: 16 bore Sterlingworth |
Nice gun at a very nice price--I basically have its twin with 26 1/2" cut barrels. Mine is a great pheasant gun as it has 2 3/4" chambers( Utica gun). I loaned it to a buddy at the recent N ... |
Topic: June/July Fund Dive |
3birddogs
Replies: 35
Views: 37567 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2023 8:37 am Subject: June/July Fund Dive |
Done! easy-peasy. Thanks for your hard work. |
Topic: Another great article from WyoChukar |
3birddogs
Replies: 2
Views: 1216 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Wed May 24, 2023 9:18 am Subject: Another great article from WyoChukar |
AMEN to that Brother Dave!
Been getting FFG since jr high---will be 70 soon. |
Topic: RGL Hull 20/28 Load |
3birddogs
Replies: 3
Views: 1601 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2023 4:42 pm Subject: RGL Hull 20/28 Load |
I used to load around 15.5 gr 20/28 in the RGL with 7/8 oz, but used the DR 16 wad. It was a nice shooting load |
Topic: Anyone had these French 1oz winchesters pressure tested yet? |
3birddogs
Replies: 5
Views: 1789 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2023 9:22 am Subject: Anyone had these French 1oz winchesters pressure tested yet? |
yes, I would shoot those in any fluid steel with 2 3/4" chambers.
I load my own 2 1/2" low pressure shells for my short chambered and damascus barreled guns. My guess is that they are upwar ... |
Topic: Sold |
3birddogs
Replies: 3
Views: 2007 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns Wanted or For Sale
Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2023 9:17 am Subject: Sold |
UCLA, Ohio---Upper Canton, Lower Akron |
Topic: Herters hulls: Does anyone reload them using 20/28 powder |
3birddogs
Replies: 12
Views: 3156 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2023 6:04 pm Subject: Herters hulls: Does anyone reload them using 20/28 powder |
Putz, I want to try that load in 2 1/2" Herters with 20/28. Hard to believe the pressure is that low. I have 13 pounds of 20/28 and lots of SG16 wads--still have 2 bags of DR16 also. With the los ... |
Topic: Hussey Case Label needed |
3birddogs
Replies: 3
Views: 1487 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2023 4:14 am Subject: Hussey Case Label needed |
Show us some pictures when all is done. Always wanted a Hussey. My family has roots back to Wales and Scotland. When I was 8 years old and my father dying from cancer in a hospital, I was sent to live ... |
Topic: Grouse Hunter's Guide, Dennis Walrod |
3birddogs
Replies: 12
Views: 2948 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2023 1:50 pm Subject: Grouse Hunter's Guide, Dennis Walrod |
I've read where some had heavy triggers, a friend sent his back because of that, but luckily mine seem fine.
Dave, dont think I want to shoot 1 oz thru that light little gun--I'll grab a 16 for that, ... |