Topic: BPI Manuals |
Ken
Replies: 4
Views: 2577 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2023 10:57 am Subject: BPI Manuals |
Was doing some window shopping on BPI's site and wondering if anyone has gotten the 12th edition of their 16ga manual? I have the 11th edition and curious if is worth getting the 12th? |
Topic: $100/ flat Remington Game loads |
Ken
Replies: 27
Views: 11282 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Sun Dec 27, 2020 9:20 am Subject: $100/ flat Remington Game loads |
Does anyone remember quite awhile back we were getting PMC heavy field loads for maybe $25? I think it was from Cascade ammo? Ah the good ol days |
Topic: Franchi SL/SLX |
Ken
Replies: 6
Views: 5232 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Sun Dec 27, 2020 9:06 am Subject: Re: SLX |
The SLX has the butt ugly extended choke tubes. My SL is nicely engraved. My only complaint is they do not offer the 26" barrel in the US. In the Old Country they do.
I spoke with someone ... |
Topic: Grouse season still going strong in Pa |
Ken
Replies: 18
Views: 6604 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 8:00 pm Subject: Grouse season still going strong in Pa |
Sorry to hear your U.P. trip wasnt very good. I was up there in Oct. we had a good trip. Lots of birds and we didnt run into any hunters. Saw trucks parked but never ran into any in the woods. We also ... |
Topic: 2020 hunting season 16 gauge attack, what's yours? |
Ken
Replies: 49
Views: 20405 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2020 2:37 pm Subject: 2020 hunting season 16 gauge attack, what's yours? |
Leaving for the U.P. on the 16th. Franchi Instinct SL and an Lefever Nitro Special as the back up gun. This will be my second trip there, first was in 06. |
Topic: Technichoke Extended choke tubes |
Ken
Replies: 8
Views: 5993 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2020 7:12 pm Subject: Technichoke Extended choke tubes |
The Franchi Instinct SL 16ga is made by F.A.I.R you can get tubes thru Franchi. They are Trulock tubes, |
Topic: reloading spreader loads |
Ken
Replies: 11
Views: 4658 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2020 6:01 pm Subject: reloading spreader loads |
The Fiocchi hulls were the first ones I found. I got some RGL somewhere. I also have a stash of Activ hulls |
Topic: reloading spreader loads |
Ken
Replies: 11
Views: 4658 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2020 5:13 pm Subject: reloading spreader loads |
The BPI X stream insert. BPI sporting 16 wad with shot cup removed. I've always used Unique powder in 16ga, I was thinking 19 - 20gr. Fiocchi hulls. Im not looking for a fast load i was just wonderin ... |
Topic: reloading spreader loads |
Ken
Replies: 11
Views: 4658 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2020 4:33 pm Subject: reloading spreader loads |
I bought a bag of the inserts that BPI sells. Has anyone used them? I was wondering if there is a speed that they work best at. |
Topic: new loads? |
Ken
Replies: 25
Views: 15329 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2020 8:59 pm Subject: new loads? |
When looking to for new loads what is more important velocity or shot load? Im looking good grouse load. ill be going to the UP this fall so looking for a good load for the trip. I have RGL hulls an ... |
Topic: Getting Ready for next years Grouse Hunt in the UP! |
Ken
Replies: 17
Views: 12460 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2020 7:30 pm Subject: Getting Ready for next years Grouse Hunt in the UP! |
Ill be making my second trip to the UP this fall. First time was in 06 so im over due. Had a good time in 06 really looking forward to getting back up there |
Topic: Shot show 2020 |
Ken
Replies: 12
Views: 10947 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Mon Jan 27, 2020 6:57 pm Subject: Shot show 2020 |
The new Franchi looks nice but I would have rather seen it is a 26" model. |
Topic: New Franchi Instinct SL |
Ken
Replies: 16
Views: 16987 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2019 12:56 pm Subject: New Franchi Instinct SL |
probably the same one. that's funny. |
Topic: New Franchi Instinct SL |
Ken
Replies: 16
Views: 16987 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2019 3:45 pm Subject: New Franchi Instinct SL |
Double check that imp mod when you get it. I ordered 2 IC chokes and got an IMP MOD in a IC package. Where did you find skeet? Midwest doesn't list them.
Yes the 16ga are made by F.A.I.R. |
Topic: New Franchi Instinct SL |
Ken
Replies: 16
Views: 16987 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2019 5:30 am Subject: New Franchi Instinct SL |
Found choke tubes! Midwest gun works has them. Trulock extended and flush. I don't understand why Trulock would tell me they don't make them but yet when I find tubes they are Trulock? Im Just happy I ... |