| Topic: Problem with RMC 16 GAUGE brass cases |
BirdSwatter
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 Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2023 11:30 am Subject: Problem with RMC 16 GAUGE brass cases |
MaxiumSmoke,
Thanks for the detail information on pressure in brass cases! Probably will now just reduce the powder by 1 grain ,and use it at 21 grains! |
| Topic: Problem with RMC 16 GAUGE brass cases |
BirdSwatter
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2023 11:24 am Subject: Problem with RMC 16 GAUGE brass cases |
putz463,
The RMC cases will conform to chamber dimensions and will not need to be resized!
The load I am planning on using is a plastic hull load with a cushion plastic wad(SP16).
With the RMC cas ... |
| Topic: Problem with RMC 16 GAUGE brass cases |
BirdSwatter
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2023 9:21 pm Subject: Problem with RMC 16 GAUGE brass cases |
Well did a little tinkering with those brass cases!
putz463 had recommended using a Sharpie to cover the case and then check in the chamber to see what the chamber fit was on the case! Well at the ve ... |
| Topic: Problem with RMC 16 GAUGE brass cases |
BirdSwatter
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Tue May 30, 2023 4:17 pm Subject: Problem with RMC 16 GAUGE brass cases |
Thanks a bunch guys!
Good info presented here!
GWP Again,your experience with these hulls almost match to a "T" what I have experienced! |
| Topic: Problem with RMC 16 GAUGE brass cases |
BirdSwatter
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sun May 28, 2023 10:32 am Subject: Problem with RMC brass cases |
Thanks putz463!
Will do! |
| Topic: Problem with RMC 16 GAUGE brass cases |
BirdSwatter
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sat May 27, 2023 8:32 pm Subject: Problem with RMC 16 gauge brass cases |
Your Ithaca 37 was not designed for 2 3/4 brass, it was designed for paper then plastic.
As you have discovered, If you want to use full length brass you should likely use 2 1/2 or 2 5/8.
Whil ... |
| Topic: Problem with RMC 16 GAUGE brass cases |
BirdSwatter
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sat May 27, 2023 8:30 pm Subject: Problem with RMC 16 gauge brass cases |
Your Ithaca 37 was not designed for 2 3/4 brass, it was designed for paper then plastic.
As you have discovered, If you want to use full length brass you should likely use 2 1/2 or 2 5/8.
Whil ... |
| Topic: Problem with RMC 16 GAUGE brass cases |
BirdSwatter
Replies: 22
Views: 9132
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sat May 27, 2023 8:29 pm Subject: Problem with RMC 16 gauge brass cases |
Your Ithaca 37 was not designed for 2 3/4 brass, it was designed for paper then plastic.
As you have discovered, If you want to use full length brass you should likely use 2 1/2 or 2 5/8.
Whil ... |
| Topic: Problem with RMC 16 GAUGE brass cases |
BirdSwatter
Replies: 22
Views: 9132
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sat May 27, 2023 8:29 pm Subject: Problem with RMC 16 gauge brass cases |
Your Ithaca 37 was not designed for 2 3/4 brass, it was designed for paper then plastic.
As you have discovered, If you want to use full length brass you should likely use 2 1/2 or 2 5/8.
Whil ... |
| Topic: Problem with RMC 16 GAUGE brass cases |
BirdSwatter
Replies: 22
Views: 9132
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sat May 27, 2023 8:28 pm Subject: Problem with RMC 16 gauge brass cases |
Your Ithaca 37 was not designed for 2 3/4 brass, it was designed for paper then plastic.
As you have discovered, If you want to use full length brass you should likely use 2 1/2 or 2 5/8.
Whil ... |
| Topic: Problem with RMC 16 GAUGE brass cases |
BirdSwatter
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sat May 27, 2023 8:01 pm Subject: Problem with RMC 16 gauge brass cases |
Pardon the ignorance; are the RMC's tapered or straight/parallel walled same diameter of the base?
When you close the gun pushing the brassy into the chamber; does it close needing more force than ... |
| Topic: Problem with RMC 16 GAUGE brass cases |
BirdSwatter
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Fri May 26, 2023 7:24 pm Subject: Problem with RMC 16 GAUGE brass cases |
| Trying to get RMC cases to eject from Winchester Model 37. Cases are 2 3/4" barrel is marked 2 3/4" .I was having a problem trying to get cases to eject , so tool gun to gunsmith to have it ... |
| Topic: RMC brass hull loading |
BirdSwatter
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 8:35 pm Subject: RMC brass hull loading |
| At the present time I have RMC brass hulls for the 10 gauge and the 16 gauge. I will be loading up some 16 gauge pretty soon with Circle Fly wads in the conventional loading method and also will be tr ... |
| Topic: Herters shells from Cabelas |
BirdSwatter
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Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2013 7:56 pm Subject: Herters shells from Cabelas |
| 1954 Remington 870. They don't hang bad but seem to hesitate just an instant then pump out. Almost like you have to wait for the brass to cool and contract. That is probably a poor description but ... |
| Topic: Herters shells from Cabelas |
BirdSwatter
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Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Thu Dec 19, 2013 8:46 pm Subject: Herters shells from Cabelas |
| I've used a couple of cases of these shells and like them ok. The part we used to call "the brass", Lord knows what it is now, is pretty soft and can hang just a bit in the chamber if there ... |
