| Topic: M12 16GA., shell stop not operating? |
Samuel_Hoggson
Replies: 4
Views: 4401
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 Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2017 6:27 pm Subject: M12 16GA., shell stop not operating? |
| With M-12s it is not the cartridge cutoff that retains the very next shell in the magazine tube. Rather, the next shell is retained by a projection arising from the bolt bottom and by the shell plate ... |
| Topic: Spreader Loads - Patterns |
Samuel_Hoggson
Replies: 17
Views: 13309
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Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2011 4:21 pm Subject: Spreader Loads - Patterns |
| I've never measured a nominally "cyl" pre-64 Winchester 12, 16, or 20 ga bbl that had less than .001. The range has been .001 to .003. I have an idea WW knew something that was later forgo ... |
| Topic: Spreader Loads - Patterns |
Samuel_Hoggson
Replies: 17
Views: 13309
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Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 12:26 pm Subject: Spreader Loads - Patterns |
Interesting.
Using Polywad discs or cardboard X inserts I got nominal cylinder patterns. In fact, I had to use Mike Campbell's approach (shot above disc) to tighten things up a bit so as to make ... |
| Topic: Registered Skeet with 16 gauge |
Samuel_Hoggson
Replies: 16
Views: 12923
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2011 5:43 pm Subject: Registered Skeet with 16 gauge |
| I had the pleasure of watching Pumpgun shoot a 200/200 in his first registered NSSA event. He used a 16 ga M-12 field in the AM 12 ga event, and a 20 ga M-12 field in the PM 20 ga event. Guess noone ... |
| Topic: ClayBuster CB0100-16 Wad Problems |
Samuel_Hoggson
Replies: 14
Views: 14675
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Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2011 11:32 am Subject: ClayBuster CB0100-16 Wad Problems |
I'm with Keith. My load is identical except for powder. I use about the same charge of Unique. Have had zero problems.
Sam |
| Topic: Found Model 12 16 Today |
Samuel_Hoggson
Replies: 7
Views: 6279
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 4:32 am Subject: Found Model 12 16 Today |
Not crazy, just lucky. It sounds like between 80 and 90% original condition, and I'd pay that all day for a prewar. Congrats!
Sam |
| Topic: model 12 |
Samuel_Hoggson
Replies: 7
Views: 6024
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2011 12:02 pm Subject: Re: model 12 |
| I was visting an older friend of mine today and he mentioned he was selling some guns due to his health. He offered me a mod.12 16ga for 200.00. It looks to be in really good shape some blue wear and ... |
| Topic: Winchester Model 1912. Mfr 1915 Help! |
Samuel_Hoggson
Replies: 17
Views: 18132
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Sat Nov 27, 2010 5:20 am Subject: Winchester Model 1912. Mfr 1915 Help! |
So the 2 1/2" shells should work fine in these guns?
I am not sure when it was fired last...any tips on firing it?
What can I expect to shoot with this type of shell? Trap? Game?
At th ... |
| Topic: How does the barrel know? |
Samuel_Hoggson
Replies: 12
Views: 8702
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2010 1:25 pm Subject: Re: How does the barrel know? |
| If a barrel is fired with a powder that produces the same pressure peak and duration, flame temperature peak and duration and similar ballistic performance to the shot load, how does the barrel know w ... |
| Topic: Which is better a 16 gauge Model 12 or a 16 gauge model 870 |
Samuel_Hoggson
Replies: 34
Views: 19209
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2010 4:50 pm Subject: Which is better a 16 gauge Model 12 or a 16 gauge model 870 |
| It's usually referred to as an "inertia lock". Back in the early 20th century hangfires were far more common than now. WW wanted to prevent a fast-shucker from opening the gun and experien ... |
| Topic: Why load 16 gauge shells with 3/4 ounce loads? |
Samuel_Hoggson
Replies: 32
Views: 27823
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2010 7:12 am Subject: Why load 16 gauge shells with 3/4 ounce loads? |
I'm only 13 and have shot 800 rounds of 1 ounce loads shooting sporting clays and was never bothered by recoil
I'm not trying to be "smart" here, but the best way for you to develop a pr ... |
| Topic: Do you keep your 16 gauge... ? |
Samuel_Hoggson
Replies: 8
Views: 5529
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2010 4:00 am Subject: Do you keep your 16 gauge... ? |
Outside the safe cuz they're actually being used?
Sam |
| Topic: Clearance on RGL #6 |
Samuel_Hoggson
Replies: 13
Views: 7988
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Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 6:13 pm Subject: Clearance on RGL #6 |
Have occasionally killed them with .0045 oz #6, properly administered.
.0135 oz is a more sensible minimum, though I think .03 oz is approaching overkill.
Doubtless .03 oz will kill any phea ... |
| Topic: Rem GL question |
Samuel_Hoggson
Replies: 20
Views: 11986
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Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2010 9:40 am Subject: Re: Rem GL question |
I may just have to "get over it"
Yup. You are not the first person to note Citori under barrels are more prone to FTFs. But Rem primers used in promo loads (including 16 ga RGLs) have b ... |
| Topic: Diffrnt size shot for each barrel? |
Samuel_Hoggson
Replies: 15
Views: 9745
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 3:34 pm Subject: Diffrnt size shot for each barrel? |
Lessee.....doubles.........right pocket right bbl, left pocket left bbl. Or......right pocket bottom, left pocket top.
Repeaters......right pocket shell to chamber, left pocket shell to magazine ... |
