Topic: Duplex TSS/Steel 16 load |
FlyChamps
Replies: 8
Views: 3607 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2023 4:40 pm Subject: Duplex TSS/Steel 16 load |
the only bene of duplexing I seem to glean from them is that adding some steel allows the use of current components and to a degree recipes w/o new load testing
I would seriously question that you ... |
Topic: Duplex TSS/Steel 16 load |
FlyChamps
Replies: 8
Views: 3607 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2023 11:47 am Subject: Duplex TSS/Steel 16 load |
Don't do it. It's a waste of TSS. Seriously.
You have low density pellets with a large cross section that slow quickly and you have high density pellets that retain velocity very well. What do yo ... |
Topic: BPI Manuals |
FlyChamps
Replies: 4
Views: 2578 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2023 3:21 pm Subject: BPI Manuals |
Years ago I bought one of BPI's manuals and it was junk. Don't waste your money. |
Topic: Modern 16 sxs with steel proof barrels |
FlyChamps
Replies: 22
Views: 101874 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2023 9:36 am Subject: Modern 16 sxs with steel proof barrels |
Are Upland Gun Company guns steel proofed?
I am told they are okay to put steel through. Proofed? I'm not sure.
I have a 16 ga RFM from Upland Gun Company. If anyone can tell me what the Italian ... |
Topic: 7/8 load |
FlyChamps
Replies: 10
Views: 6003 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2023 2:31 pm Subject: 7/8 load |
Possibly the easiest way, especially if you have a MEC Sizemaster or 600 Jr. is to cut the hulls to 2.5", and buy a Short Kit to easily load those 7/8 oz. loads.
That eliminates messing around ... |
Topic: 1 oz 1165 fps loads |
FlyChamps
Replies: 13
Views: 3073 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2023 6:54 pm Subject: 1 oz 1165 fps loads |
Any dove that 1 ounce at 1165 won't kill can't be killed.
I'm tickled to be able to get them - today we received delivery of a flat of 1 ounce 16's at 1165 for my wife. Also received 3 flats of 1 ... |
Topic: Mec short kit 16ga 2 3/4 to 2 1/2 |
FlyChamps
Replies: 20
Views: 4808 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2023 8:47 pm Subject: Re: short kit |
He has a small amount of RST hulls, which will have to do for awhile since both BP & PR are out of stock on 2 1/2s for awhile. I was going to suggest he get a hull trimmer and use some 2 3/4 hulls ... |
Topic: Lever Position indicative of past rejoining? |
FlyChamps
Replies: 4
Views: 1728 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2023 9:36 am Subject: Lever Position indicative of past rejoining? |
None of the items you list are signs of rejointing. The lever on all of the new SxS and O/U guins I have were right of center at about 4:30 to 5:30; they are usually in this position from the factory ... |
Topic: Fiocchi 16 ga. Dove Loads |
FlyChamps
Replies: 5
Views: 1537 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2023 7:12 pm Subject: Fiocchi 16 ga. Dove Loads |
My wife has a flat of Fiocchi 1200 fps 16 gauge #8 dove loads that she'll shoot at sporting clays after shooting the remainder of a flat of Herters. It may be a while before she shoots them because s ... |
Topic: One more time please: Citori light strikes |
FlyChamps
Replies: 27
Views: 14510 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Sun May 08, 2022 7:07 am Subject: One more time please: Citori light strikes |
I preemptively bought a J&P spring and firing pin set for my 525 Citori after reading about all the light strike issues people are having. That was 5 years ago and the purchased parts have worked ... |
Topic: Reloading Data Sheets |
FlyChamps
Replies: 43
Views: 12317 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Wed May 04, 2022 7:20 pm Subject: Reloading Data Sheets |
PM sent |
Topic: My new gun |
FlyChamps
Replies: 11
Views: 2916 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2022 9:37 am Subject: My new gun |
We have had all of our ejector SxS's modified to be extractor or ejector guns. All of them have Southgate ejectors. The conversion involves drilling and taping a 5x32 hole over each of the ejector s ... |
Topic: Game bird recipes |
FlyChamps
Replies: 21
Views: 5079 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2022 3:15 pm Subject: Game bird recipes |
His website has a number of Hank's recipes if you're interested in a sample of what's available https://honest-food.net/ |
Topic: Latest Winchester super x 1oz high brass shells |
FlyChamps
Replies: 19
Views: 6049 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2022 6:57 am Subject: Latest Winchester super x 1oz high brass shells |
European 67mm factory shells are marked cip and they say can be used in 65mm chambers on the box?
Yes, CIP 67mm cartridges can be used in 65mm chambered guns.
But these are not CIP 67mm cartridg ... |
Topic: Latest Winchester super x 1oz high brass shells |
FlyChamps
Replies: 19
Views: 6049 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2022 7:21 pm Subject: Latest Winchester super x 1oz high brass shells |
The hulls may measure about 67mm but since the box is marked 2 3/4" (70mm) under CIP rules they will be proofed at 2 3/4" pressure. They are standard CIP 2 3/4" pressure loads and are ... |