Topic: Appropriate load for 16 GA 2-1/2” chambered Darne R10 |
Bill K
Replies: 4
Views: 1252 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2023 4:19 pm Subject: Appropriate load for 16 GA 2-1/2” chambered Darne R10 |
Well I finally was able to buy a Darne, something I’ve wanted forever.
But now I’m faced with ‘rolling my own’ 2-1/2” Shotshell loads.
Yes I know RST offers such loads, and I’ve ordered some - b ... |
Topic: Frank Woolner: Grouse & Grouse Hunting |
Bill K
Replies: 39
Views: 6355 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2023 10:52 am Subject: Frank Woolner: Grouse and Grouse hunting |
Someone happen to mention in one of the posts about someone "Woolnerizing' a Winchester model 59 - not sure if they were referring to me, but I did a few years back and recall writing about it ba ... |
Topic: Darne R13 |
Bill K
Replies: 3
Views: 1447 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2022 8:26 am Subject: Darne R13 |
Anybody have any thoughts or comments regarding a Darne R13 in 16 GA ?
Yes ?, no ? maybe ?
It’s a fancy grade in very good condition. Have no idea of its age or chamber lengths, asking $2800. |
Topic: French Charlin shotgun |
Bill K
Replies: 6
Views: 2391 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2022 10:27 am Subject: French Charlin shotgun |
I’ve come across a French Charlin SXS - similar to a Darne sliding Breech shotgun.
I’d appreciate anyone’s thoughts |
Topic: Opinions wanted - Gun fit and is it worth it. |
Bill K
Replies: 34
Views: 6826 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2022 4:06 pm Subject: Opinions wanted - Gun fit and is it worth it. |
My humble suggestion -
RE your Browning which you say you love, contact Browning immediately and ask for their opinion.
I would think that you need to be professional fitted - May cost some mone ... |
Topic: Looking for a 12 ga steel target load recipe |
Bill K
Replies: 3
Views: 2121 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2022 9:11 am Subject: Looking for a 12 ga steel target load recipe |
I hesitate to ask, but the society came through for me regarding a 16 ga steel target load - so it doesn’t hurt to ask.
Ideally I’m looking for a 12 ga 1 ounce target load of steel shot with a muzz ... |
Topic: Shot available in your area? |
Bill K
Replies: 17
Views: 9236 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2022 10:55 pm Subject: Shot available in your area? |
$69.99 seems to be the going price in Massachusetts before sales tax. |
Topic: Hunted in the rain |
Bill K
Replies: 9
Views: 2974 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2022 8:56 am Subject: Hunted in the rain |
I feel your pain.
Above and beyond the immediate situation, you need to do what everybody in my hunting group did - buy a rainy day gun !
‘Nuff said. |
Topic: 24" 16G Over/Under |
Bill K
Replies: 3
Views: 3064 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2021 11:47 am Subject: 24" 16G Over/Under |
I have a Browning Citori ‘Upland’ in 16 GA with 24” barrels, SICs, schnabel fore-end, and English straight stock.
I special ordered it about 7 years ago, the gun was NOS, and it ran me about $1,700 ... |
Topic: Browning A5 16 |
Bill K
Replies: 23
Views: 10514 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2021 1:40 pm Subject: Browning A5 16 |
This is my second season with mine, no problems whatsoever to report.
Before I bought my new Browning Sweet 16 with 26" barrel I had heard the rumors of stock failures and called Browning to g ... |
Topic: Darne Halifax - yes, no, maybe |
Bill K
Replies: 3
Views: 3539 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Sat Nov 27, 2021 9:01 am Subject: Darne Halifax - yes, no, maybe |
A while back I asked about Darne shotguns in general , and received a wealth of of information in return for I am thankful.
What I recall is that no one mentioned anything specific about the Halifa ... |
Topic: Pellet energy required to kill pheasants. |
Bill K
Replies: 28
Views: 11736 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2021 8:40 pm Subject: Pellet energy required to kill pheasants. |
Thanks Square Load -
Boy I had my recollections spun around, thankfully I blurted out enough that you were able to recognize what I was eluding to.
I remember that study in-part convinced me to ... |
Topic: Pellet energy required to kill pheasants. |
Bill K
Replies: 28
Views: 11736 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2021 7:43 am Subject: Pellet energy required to kill pheasants. |
What I have to contribute may or may not be useful -
Many years ago, more like decades ago, Remington Arms published pellet effectivity from tests run at their Milo Farm facility - which I think wa ... |
Topic: Lee Loader for 16ga |
Bill K
Replies: 14
Views: 6135 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2021 6:29 am Subject: Lee Loader for 16ga |
I have a 16 GA Lee Loader in addition to a Lee Load All II.
A Lee Loader is state of the art reloading equipment circa 1870, although I consider it a good piece of reloading equipment to have.
I ... |
Topic: I’m considering a 16 gauge flintlock fowler |
Bill K
Replies: 44
Views: 32096 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2021 5:08 am Subject: I’m considering a 16 gauge flintlock fowler |
Also, as a matter of note -
Several years back I bought my son a Pedersoli double barrel 20 gauge percussion shotgun, 26" barrels, fixed chokes cylinder & improved cylinder - a pretty swee ... |