| Topic: 21 Twice |
Swampy16
Replies: 6
Views: 6149
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 Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2026 9:06 am Subject: 21 Twice |
| It pains me when I think about the fact that Winchester doesn’t even produce a sxs anymore and can’t even build a decent o/u anymore. I recently handled one of there new pumps, what happened to Winche ... |
| Topic: 16 gauge model 870, what am I missing? |
Swampy16
Replies: 5
Views: 678
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2026 2:38 pm Subject: 16 gauge model 870, what am I missing? |
| Not missing anything. It’s the rarity, and it’s ridiculous. |
| Topic: Connecticut shotguns |
Swampy16
Replies: 28
Views: 2387
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2026 8:22 am Subject: Connecticut shotguns |
| I guess the moral of the story is proceed with caution. |
| Topic: Connecticut shotguns |
Swampy16
Replies: 28
Views: 2387
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2026 8:04 am Subject: Connecticut shotguns |
| CSMC/Galazan -- Mine was one of the very earliest orders for the RBL. I paid full price in advance on the promise of delivery priority. I waited . . . . Then I noticed some talk on-line about delay ... |
| Topic: Connecticut shotguns |
Swampy16
Replies: 28
Views: 2387
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2026 8:00 am Subject: Connecticut shotguns |
[quote="Aurelio Corso"]No inspection because they give real good pictures so they say.[/quote
Ya that’s a red flag. Look through Aligoods listings. They’re the best I’ve dealt with yet. The ... |
| Topic: Connecticut shotguns |
Swampy16
Replies: 28
Views: 2387
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2026 7:05 am Subject: Connecticut shotguns |
| Sounds like a beauty. There were few 0 frame 16’s that were that light. Don’t they give an inspection period? I hate to see you not get something that spectacular. |
| Topic: Connecticut shotguns |
Swampy16
Replies: 28
Views: 2387
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2026 3:25 am Subject: Connecticut shotguns |
| Well a friend paid them $10k for a model 21 and they decided to take it on a nationwide tour for a month rather than sending it to him and then had the balls to give him a hard time when he wanted his ... |
| Topic: Connecticut shotguns |
Swampy16
Replies: 28
Views: 2387
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2026 3:55 am Subject: Connecticut shotguns |
| If you have a lot of experience with side-by-side and you know exactly what you were looking at. I would only suggest you go there to purchase the gun yourself. I would not get into a shipping situati ... |
| Topic: Ithaca Unicorn Alert |
Swampy16
Replies: 3
Views: 558
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2026 4:36 pm Subject: Ithaca Unicorn Alert |
| Considering the rarity, if you’re a serious model 37 collector (not an “era” only guy) but a real model 37 collector I’d say it’s a steal being in that condition. My Ultra 16 is rare but not this rare ... |
| Topic: Another old friend gone... |
Swampy16
Replies: 13
Views: 1303
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2026 9:07 am Subject: Another old friend gone... |
| Sorry to hear that. This aging stuff just draws me closer and closer to Jesus. |
| Topic: FAIR SXS |
Swampy16
Replies: 9
Views: 1113
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2026 11:38 am Subject: FAIR SXS |
| A better built side by side under $8k does not exist. A prettier one? Yes, absolutely but not better made. |
| Topic: cleaning rods/mops |
Swampy16
Replies: 7
Views: 997
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2026 10:35 am Subject: cleaning rods/mops |
| All I use is a boar snake and Balistol. I have zero issues with plastic buildup. One run through the boar and she’s clean as a whistle. |
| Topic: RST 7/8 ounce 16ga Falcon |
Swampy16
Replies: 11
Views: 1655
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2026 4:54 am Subject: RST 7/8 ounce 16ga Falcon |
A #6 pellet (or 7, or 7.5, it doesn't matter) moving at 1200 fps will have exactly the same energy in lbs/ft no matter if it's in a 1/2 oz, 3/4oz, or 1 oz shot charge.
The weight of the charge doe ... |
| Topic: 16ga OU, cheap impulse buy: CZ Teal or Stevens 555? |
Swampy16
Replies: 13
Views: 6756
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2026 5:19 pm Subject: 16ga OU, cheap impulse buy: CZ Teal or Stevens 555? |
| No brainer - CZ |
| Topic: Surving the cold temps----but--- |
Swampy16
Replies: 20
Views: 8211
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2026 5:39 am Subject: Surving the cold temps----but--- |
| This cold is ridiculous. They’re finding many dead woodcock here in south jersey. It’s such a shame. |
