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Topic: Appropriate load for 16 GA 2-1/2” chambered Darne R10
Bill K

Replies: 4
Views: 1143

PostForum: 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: 5941

PostForum: 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: 1253

PostForum: 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: 2209

PostForum: 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: 6618

PostForum: 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: 2077

PostForum: 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: 8982

PostForum: 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: 2893

PostForum: 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: 3000

PostForum: 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: 10160

PostForum: 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: 3453

PostForum: 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: 10999

PostForum: 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: 10999

PostForum: 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: 5933

PostForum: 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: 30797

PostForum: 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 ...
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