| Topic: DR 16 wads |
FallCreekFan
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 Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2024 8:04 am Subject: DR 16 wads |
The tint is slightly different because Kevin changed suppliers for the dye for all his wads.
He told me several months ago that the then existing supplier changed sales reps and it didn't take lon ... |
| Topic: DR 16 wads |
FallCreekFan
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Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2024 8:01 am Subject: DR 16 wads |
Numbers indicate the cavity the wad came out of.
Been there ever since we put them there.
Petals didn't change thickness with the change in dye.
Regards Nick
Thanks, Nick. I knew you’d kn ... |
| Topic: DR 16 wads |
FallCreekFan
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Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2024 1:41 pm Subject: DR 16 wads |
| I noticed the change in tint as well. Plus, for the first time I noticed the imprinted number in the over powder cup. It varies from bag to bag. Anyone know what it represents? |
| Topic: DR Wad load Data Question |
FallCreekFan
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Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2024 8:40 am Subject: DR Wad load Data Question |
CI, I appreciate your staying on this and passing on the information you’re getting from Hodgdon.
And thanks for the Green Dot load. |
| Topic: DR 16 wads |
FallCreekFan
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Views: 2600
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Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2024 2:17 pm Subject: DR 16 wads |
| I’d say that’s true. Mine was $225. |
| Topic: DR Wad load Data Question |
FallCreekFan
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Views: 1762
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Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2024 9:25 am Subject: DR Wad load Data Question |
| Thanks for clarifying ColdIron. Probably a case of my hearing what I wanted to hear. Had started experimenting with CB’s “pink things” but now that I have an order of DR16’s on the way I’m back to ... |
| Topic: DR Wad load Data Question |
FallCreekFan
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Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2024 7:59 am Subject: DR Wad load Data Question |
Here's the recipe I've posted here before. And with DR-16's on the way, I'll be able to it again. Tested by Tom Armbrust several years ago:
Cheddite hull (Herters). Cheddite primer, 17.3 grains 20/ ... |
| Topic: DR Wad load Data Question |
FallCreekFan
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Views: 1762
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Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2024 8:05 am Subject: DR Wad load Data Question |
Still using 16.0 International here, around 1170 fps depending on primer.
Yes, my “go to” load for several years now in classic short chambered 16ga SxS’s has been 15.9gr of Int for 1150 using Ched ... |
| Topic: DR WAD |
FallCreekFan
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Views: 6357
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Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 5:11 pm Subject: DR WAD |
| Thanks for heads up. My Precision order just went through at 6:08 MDT. |
| Topic: Was feeling left out-Model 12 |
FallCreekFan
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Views: 631
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2024 7:44 am Subject: Was feeling left out-Model 12 |
| Good for you. I’m assuming you got it at the corner of Sunshine and Campbell. I worked my way through college (SMS) at a restaurant on that corner (The Shady Inn) but later a local fellow tore it d ... |
| Topic: Is "never-seize" a good alternative for lubing the |
FallCreekFan
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Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2024 9:44 am Subject: Is "never-seize" a good alternative for lubing the |
| Thanks, MSM. Just ordered a tube. |
| Topic: One of the happiest birthdays of my life! |
FallCreekFan
Replies: 33
Views: 2506
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2024 5:03 pm Subject: One of the happiest birthdays of my life! |
| Very happy for you, Dave. |
| Topic: Ithaca 37, Wow |
FallCreekFan
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2024 4:38 pm Subject: Ithaca 37, Wow |
I have to admit I was tempted more than once by that 16 but not at $1482. I see the 12ga went for $765. Anyone see what the 20 went for?
And more importantly, did anybody get one of them?  |
| Topic: Ithaca 37, Wow |
FallCreekFan
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Views: 1235
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2024 7:00 am Subject: Ithaca 37, Wow |
| I’ll be interested in what these beautys bring but with the move to straight wall cartridges in so many of the previous shotgun only states I can’t imagine him getting anywhere near $2500 for any of t ... |
| Topic: Curious about Sweet 16s for sale |
FallCreekFan
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Views: 1812
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Forum: 16ga. Guns Wanted or For Sale
Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2024 6:44 am Subject: Curious about Sweet 16s for sale |
| I saw one yesterday at a collector show. Circa 1950. I’d rate its condition as 7 out of 10. He had $1200 on it. |
