Topic: I have a 1935 Parker Trojan,can I shoot 2-3/4" hi brass |
Dave in Maine
Replies: 10
Views: 276 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Fri May 03, 2024 4:32 pm Subject: I have a 1935 Parker Trojan,can I shoot 2-3/4" hi brass |
The OP asked "can I do it?"
Yes, you can.
That does not make it a good idea.
Consider this: getting a Parker restocked starts at about $2200. At least that was what DelGrego quote ... |
Topic: RST |
Dave in Maine
Replies: 8
Views: 1878 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Fri May 03, 2024 4:29 pm Subject: RST |
RST's 1 ounce 16 ga 2.5 inch shells pack plenty of wallop to stop pheasants out of my 16 ga, 5.5 lb French sxs. #6 is my choice in both barrels.
In my old 12 ga sxs, RST's 1 ounce 2.5 inch shells ... |
Topic: Gamebore Regals |
Dave in Maine
Replies: 3
Views: 3399 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2024 1:21 am Subject: Gamebore Regals |
I've used their 12 ga rounds. Worth the price but they can be a little punchy in a light gun.
Then again, they're probably the least expensive 2.5 inch shells out there. |
Topic: Do you have a shotgun problem? |
Dave in Maine
Replies: 46
Views: 5652 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2024 1:44 am Subject: Re: shotgun problem |
Dave
You do have a problem. at least two. No A.H. Fox and no Parker. the Parker
r is less of a problem but you really need a fox or two.
Umm, no.
I have a B grade Baltimore Arms 12 ga sxs, 2 ... |
Topic: Do you have a shotgun problem? |
Dave in Maine
Replies: 46
Views: 5652 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2024 1:54 pm Subject: Do you have a shotgun problem? |
Re: Charles Daly. I asked the gentleman who told me about the Daly whether it was a Prussian Daly or something else. Explained to him Daly had imported from a lot of different makers over the years ... |
Topic: Do you have a shotgun problem? |
Dave in Maine
Replies: 46
Views: 5652 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2024 2:50 pm Subject: Do you have a shotgun problem? |
I suppose I have a bit of a problem, but I can keep it under control. I can quit any time I like.
For many years I had only one shotgun, a Simson I bought NIB while stationed in Germany. My acqui ... |
Topic: Gunsmith Eric Meitzner |
Dave in Maine
Replies: 13
Views: 2263 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:28 am Subject: Gunsmith Eric Meitzner |
Just a coincidence, of course. |
Topic: 7x57 mauser |
Dave in Maine
Replies: 12
Views: 1737 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns Wanted or For Sale
Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2024 8:16 am Subject: 7x57 mauser |
They load a lot of different varieties of ammo, but do not import a lot of them into the US.
If you go to their home site at sellier-bellot.cz, as opposed to sellier-bellot.us, you'll see they make ... |
Topic: 7x57 mauser |
Dave in Maine
Replies: 12
Views: 1737 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns Wanted or For Sale
Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2024 4:49 pm Subject: 7x57 mauser |
Do the Norma and S&B take american LR primers?
Anyone know what S&B mean by" cut through" on their loaded ammo? Looks like I can buy their loaded ammo almost same price per round a ... |
Topic: 7x57 mauser |
Dave in Maine
Replies: 12
Views: 1737 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns Wanted or For Sale
Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2024 10:03 am Subject: 7x57 mauser |
What Brewster said about the S&B 8x57JRS. Out of my drilling those rounds will string holes at 100 yards off the bench.
I'm generally positively impressed with their ammo. I have heard/seen t ... |
Topic: Good day at the gun show |
Dave in Maine
Replies: 8
Views: 1901 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2024 9:55 am Subject: Good day at the gun show |
Another good day yesterday: Picked up a Weaver k2.5 -C3 in 95%+ condition for 30 bucks. "USA PAT 2949816"
Seems like a lot of scopes have been coming out of the woodwork at the last co ... |
Topic: Do 16 gauge drillings count? |
Dave in Maine
Replies: 10
Views: 1856 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2024 9:25 am Subject: Do 16 gauge drillings count? |
Yes.
Mine is my November gun in Maine. Everything from squirrels and grouse to deer and bear are in open season that month. 16x16 x 8x57R and I'm set for anything.
Like Skeettx suggested, watch t ... |
Topic: Nice 6"-8" snowy Day in Pa for Pheasant hunting! |
Dave in Maine
Replies: 9
Views: 1967 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2024 5:29 pm Subject: Nice 6"-8" snowy Day in Pa for Pheasant hunting! |
Heal up and get in shape for next year.... |
Topic: Availability and future of the DR - 16 |
Dave in Maine
Replies: 22
Views: 4077 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2024 5:25 pm Subject: Availability and future of the DR - 16 |
https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/category/categoryId/438
https://www.precisionreloading.com/cart.php#!l=DR&i=A16
Already "out of stock".
Maybe DR misjudged their market .. ... |
Topic: Boss Ammo pushing for lead ban |
Dave in Maine
Replies: 21
Views: 4670 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2024 1:44 pm Subject: Boss Ammo pushing for lead ban |
Ironic, it seems the MFIC at Boss is named "Brandon".
Can't make this up. |