| Topic: It's pretty sad when... |
Mark Larson
Replies: 17
Views: 11232
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 Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2013 5:53 pm Subject: Re: A.M gun |
U.D.F.,
That A. M. 16 bore is a VERY PRETTY shotgun.
Congrats on your ownership of it.
Thank you, that is kind of you. |
| Topic: Load pressure difference between SG16 and Z16 wads? |
Mark Larson
Replies: 15
Views: 11264
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Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 7:21 am Subject: Load pressure difference between SG16 and Z16 wads? |
| I use the Z16 wad extensively for my hunting loads in a cut down 2.5" federal roll-crimped hull with fantastic results. Most of the recipes I've found don't show much difference pressure wise bet ... |
| Topic: Anybody hunt turkey with 16ga? |
Mark Larson
Replies: 33
Views: 16919
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 7:16 am Subject: Anybody hunt turkey with 16ga? |
It has been proven that turkeys cannot be killed with anything less than 5 ozs. of 2's out of a 3 1/2" super mag at 90 yards. Don't you guys know anything?  |
| Topic: Is this trading up? |
Mark Larson
Replies: 26
Views: 15767
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 6:26 pm Subject: Is this trading up? |
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j231/marklart/BB784_192-9222_IMG.jpg
Would any of you trade a classic 16 Lefever, Fox, Parker, Smith, etc. for a new gun like this Hatfield 16? I know new guns do ... |
| Topic: Backup for S.D. trip? |
Mark Larson
Replies: 24
Views: 14173
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 4:11 pm Subject: Backup for S.D. trip? |
| It does seem prudent to bring my 12bps just in case, although I doubt, like Ted said, that I will need it. But you never know. If I can swing it, for ammo compatibility reasons if nothing else, I wo ... |
| Topic: Backup for S.D. trip? |
Mark Larson
Replies: 24
Views: 14173
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2007 3:11 pm Subject: Backup for S.D. trip? |
Rev, yes my H is double triggers. I've never had an issue switching back and forth for some reason. I never even think about it, it just happens.
As for the Spartan, No I haven't considered one ... |
| Topic: I'm all in. |
Mark Larson
Replies: 7
Views: 4719
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2007 3:03 pm Subject: I'm all in. |
| I got the "Join Us" link to work and I'm now officially a member! I should have done it a long time ago. At the moment, the only 16 I own is a 30" Lefever H, and it is a bird killing ... |
| Topic: Backup for S.D. trip? |
Mark Larson
Replies: 24
Views: 14173
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2007 7:24 am Subject: Backup for S.D. trip? |
| I just spend $1k on a washer/dryer and don't need another gun. My wife would kill me. BUT, I am planning on a S.D. trip this December on some private land through a friend. This will be my first air ... |
| Topic: Tried to join but site won't work |
Mark Larson
Replies: 4
Views: 3368
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2007 6:45 am Subject: Tried to join but site won't work |
| Thanks! I pm'd him. Of all the sites I've been on, this one is most closely aligned with my interests and passion for 16's. |
| Topic: Favorite game bird for the table? |
Mark Larson
Replies: 64
Views: 36534
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2007 6:40 am Subject: Favorite game bird for the table? |
1. Chukar
2. Grouse
3. Quail
4. Phez
5. Huns
6. Everything else, including ducks
Grouse and chukars are pretty much equal. Can't go wrong with either one. |
| Topic: Tried to join but site won't work |
Mark Larson
Replies: 4
Views: 3368
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2007 6:28 am Subject: Tried to join but site won't work |
Hi guys,
After lurking on here for a long time I finally decided to pony up and join, only to have the "Join Us" link not work. Any idea why it isn't working?
Thanks |
| Topic: Chukkar and Mallards |
Mark Larson
Replies: 14
Views: 12175
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 7:33 am Subject: Chukkar and Mallards |
| To the original post, double triggers are more trouble free than single triggers, so they are an advantage in that respect. They are also no slower to shoot in my opinion. As long as your gun is not ... |
| Topic: Finally got it. |
Mark Larson
Replies: 17
Views: 13598
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2006 7:24 pm Subject: Finally got it. |
| I think you will notice a big difference in your scores when you get the chokes opened up. I had a belgian 16 that was choked tight modified in the right barrel and I would either cream birds to hamb ... |
| Topic: Concerning Weights & Measures..... |
Mark Larson
Replies: 17
Views: 13428
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2006 8:40 pm Subject: Concerning Weights & Measures..... |
| Excellent thread. I admit that the thought of a 6lb. 16 is captivating for the uplands, but I sure wouldn't want to shoot it on the skeet field. I also agree with the comment about fit being more im ... |
| Topic: Wall-Mart & 16ga Shells |
Mark Larson
Replies: 46
Views: 45729
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Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 7:34 am Subject: Wall-Mart & 16ga Shells |
| Understood. Well, you have a few options: 1)ask the guy 35 miles away if he will special order some for you, 2)reload, or 3)buy a quantity of shells on the internet, or some other store farther away ... |
