Topic: Re DR-16s: Have we determined whether after the most recent |
lbrown
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Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2024 11:59 am Subject: Re: 7/8oz loads |
With the listed price for the wads I believe i can get by fine with what I use for 7/8oz loads. In the RP game load hulls that I have on hand( a couple buckets worth) the claybuster 7/8oz wads work gr ... |
Topic: Re DR-16s: Have we determined whether after the most recent |
lbrown
Replies: 21
Views: 5005 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2024 3:30 am Subject: Re DR-16s: Have we determined whether after the most recent |
run that we've seen the end of them??? |
Topic: RST |
lbrown
Replies: 10
Views: 4028 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sun May 19, 2024 2:25 am Subject: RST |
I've killed a lot of pheasants with 7's or British 6's as a R barrel load. Usually followed by American 6's in the L barrel. The standard British load of 1 1/16 oz Brit 6 shot contains very close t ... |
Topic: I have a 1935 Parker Trojan,can I shoot 2-3/4" hi brass |
lbrown
Replies: 23
Views: 3084 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sun May 12, 2024 5:48 pm Subject: I have a 1935 Parker Trojan,can I shoot 2-3/4" hi brass |
Nick does indeed have it right. It's recoil that impacts wood, and the major factors in recoil are the weight and velocity of the shot charge. Not the pressure.
Most of us that shoot 16's are aw ... |
Topic: I have a 1935 Parker Trojan,can I shoot 2-3/4" hi brass |
lbrown
Replies: 23
Views: 3084 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sun May 12, 2024 5:47 pm Subject: I have a 1935 Parker Trojan,can I shoot 2-3/4" hi brass |
Nick does indeed have it right. It's recoil that impacts wood, and the major factors in recoil are the weight and velocity of the shot charge. Not the pressure.
Most of us that shoot 16's are aw ... |
Topic: Older vs new black Rem game loads |
lbrown
Replies: 5
Views: 1206 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Thu May 09, 2024 9:08 am Subject: Older vs new black Rem game loads |
I have a bunch of the older ones. Remington Peters printed on the head. The only thing printed on the hull is the shot size. Unless I'm missing something, they look to be the same as the current ... |
Topic: Saw these at Jaquas |
lbrown
Replies: 16
Views: 5331 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns Wanted or For Sale
Posted: Mon May 06, 2024 8:00 am Subject: Re: Saw these at Jaquas |
Stopped at Jaquas on Friday saw this beauty 16
http://www.jaquas.com/gunlist/Details.asp?StockNumber=218630&StockTemplate=0
Also saw this grouse killer not a 16 but she was stunning. Love thes ... |
Topic: DR 16 wads |
lbrown
Replies: 20
Views: 7486 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2024 2:07 pm Subject: DR 16 wads |
The difference in price for my order would be due to the WI sales tax.
Going to Recob's website, they show the DR-16 as being out of stock. Did they maybe fill those orders they already had, a ... |
Topic: To Mike from Topeka: Received the Rem 16ga hulls you sent. |
lbrown
Replies: 1
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2024 1:24 pm Subject: To Mike from Topeka: Received the Rem 16ga hulls you sent. |
Thanks! All I have that I could send you in return, if you're interested, are 210 old Federal Game loads. All appear to be once fired and in good condition, but they're old enough to all have brass ... |
Topic: DR 16 wads |
lbrown
Replies: 20
Views: 7486 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2024 1:19 pm Subject: I have 2 cases on the way from Recobs using Speedee |
Mine breaks down to $207 a case. Difference could be where they're going. |
Topic: DR Wad load Data Question |
lbrown
Replies: 19
Views: 8497 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2024 2:36 pm Subject: DR Wad load Data Question |
Have we heard whether this will be the very last run of DR-16's? |
Topic: DR Wad load Data Question |
lbrown
Replies: 19
Views: 8497 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2024 2:34 pm Subject: DR Wad load Data Question |
Here's the recipe I've posted here before. And with DR-16's on the way, I'll be able to it again. Tested by Tom Armbrust several years ago:
Cheddite hull (Herters). Cheddite primer, 17.3 grains 20/ ... |
Topic: 1942 LC Smith Field Grade load advice |
lbrown
Replies: 8
Views: 4687 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2024 9:14 am Subject: 1942 LC Smith Field Grade load advice |
By 1942, all the American gun companies were chambering their 16s at 2 3/4". I think Elsie was about the last to change. I'll certainly defer to the opinion of those with experience with Elsies ... |
Topic: Switching back from Remingtons to reloading Herters |
lbrown
Replies: 2
Views: 4298 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2024 8:49 am Subject: I think I have it solved. The SG-16s work well with my old |
formula. But filler required. I drop a couple Cheerios on top of the shot. But the new black Herters and the old Purple ones crimp quite well. Looks like the new black ones might last longer, but ... |
Topic: Switching back from Remingtons to reloading Herters |
lbrown
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Views: 4298 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2023 10:25 am Subject: Switching back from Remingtons to reloading Herters |
Assuming I can find the right wads given no DR16's. Someone suggested Gulandi?
I have a good recipe (tested by Armbrust) for 7/8 oz load in the Herters/Cheddite hulls using Cheddite primers, 20/ ... |