Topic: info on Sweet 16 |
fn16ga
Replies: 1
Views: 48 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Tue May 14, 2024 1:19 pm Subject: info on Sweet 16 |
The barrel should be 27.5"
I take it the serial # starts with 68S not 685
Price will depend on condition and if it has a vent rib and to some degree what choke. |
Topic: Tribute to Doug Oliver. |
fn16ga
Replies: 15
Views: 468 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Fri May 10, 2024 5:17 am Subject: Tribute to Doug Oliver. |
Great video, Thanks for sharing. |
Topic: Anybody love their Mec 9000G? |
fn16ga
Replies: 22
Views: 1770 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:44 am Subject: Anybody love their Mec 9000G? |
I have never considered mine to be problematic once I had it set up correctly.
I had a PW and did not like it near as much as the Mec. |
Topic: Loading herter hulls |
fn16ga
Replies: 25
Views: 5331 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2024 12:33 pm Subject: Loading herter hulls |
Greendot Universal and 20/28 are good for 1oz loads and Bluedot will work for 1 1/8oz , yes straight wall data should work. |
Topic: DR Wad load Data Question |
fn16ga
Replies: 19
Views: 2455 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 2:03 pm Subject: DR Wad load Data Question |
Yes, you are right, did not think about that. |
Topic: DR Wad load Data Question |
fn16ga
Replies: 19
Views: 2455 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 11:24 am Subject: DR Wad load Data Question |
Hodgdon has data DR16 |
Topic: Early Simson 16 Gauge SxS from 1955 |
fn16ga
Replies: 12
Views: 1799 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns Wanted or For Sale
Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2024 3:33 pm Subject: Early Simson 16 Gauge SxS from 1955 |
Great gun for a great price ! |
Topic: need a good, functioning 2.5" load for my A-5 |
fn16ga
Replies: 17
Views: 4294 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2024 8:07 am Subject: need a good, functioning 2.5" load for my A-5 |
The use of Longshot and the Remington wad will have powder migration issues in any straight walled hull except for the Remington hull. |
Topic: need a good, functioning 2.5" load for my A-5 |
fn16ga
Replies: 17
Views: 4294 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2024 11:08 am Subject: need a good, functioning 2.5" load for my A-5 |
OK hold on everyone. Yes a 2 1/2” A5 can be fussy with 7/8 oz loads…IF IT HASN’T BEEN CLEANED IN A HUNDRED YEARS!!
I’m just saying that after I dissembled the cranky old filthy dirty beat up gun s ... |
Topic: Thoughts on powder/loads? |
fn16ga
Replies: 9
Views: 2308 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2024 6:16 am Subject: Thoughts on powder/loads? |
Yes, I have used that load. I like it. |
Topic: Thoughts on powder/loads? |
fn16ga
Replies: 9
Views: 2308 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2024 2:12 pm Subject: Thoughts on powder/loads? |
WW CF 1 oz. Unique 19.0 Win 209 WAA16 1165 9,200 Alliant 1998 |
Topic: Loads with Winchester Upland CF hulls and Green Dot?? |
fn16ga
Replies: 9
Views: 1634 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2024 2:14 pm Subject: Loads with Winchester Upland CF hulls and Green Dot?? |
Per the 1995 Hercules Reloader's Guide: 16 ga 2 3/4" Win CF hull, 2.5 DE, 1 oz shot, vel 1165fps, W209 primer, Win WAA16 or Activ G28 wad, 17.5 gr Green Dot, 10,300 psi.
That data is for the G ... |
Topic: Source for 2 1/2 16 ga |
fn16ga
Replies: 12
Views: 2483 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2024 6:25 am Subject: Source for 2 1/2 16 ga |
Reloading is definitely the best way to get what you need.
BUT..................
Most Sauers are pretty stout guns If barrel wall thickness is good and you don't need low pressure, I would jus ... |
Topic: boss copper plated bismuth in fixed choke belgien A-5 |
fn16ga
Replies: 17
Views: 6154 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2024 5:35 am Subject: boss copper plated bismuth in fixed choke belgien A-5 |
I would not buy anything from Boss. |
Topic: active g-28 and G-32 (AKA Cheddite 1628 and 1632) wads |
fn16ga
Replies: 17
Views: 2824 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2024 5:38 am Subject: active g-28 and G-32 (AKA Cheddite 1628 and 1632) wads |
Mike best wishes for a speedy recovery. ..........and great shooting skills! |