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< 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading ~ 16 Gauge Low Pressure Reloading Group |
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Thu Jan 09, 2014 6:04 pm
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Joined: 15 Apr 2007
Posts: 9472
Location: Amarillo, Texas
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Hello divida
Welcome on your first posting
Also
Great gun
Enjoy it here and post often
Miie |
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Fri Jan 10, 2014 4:11 pm
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Joined: 02 Feb 2011
Posts: 16
Location: Holland Michigan
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Hello,
I would like to join the low pressure reload group, I tried to personal message Russ but it did not work could someone please lend me some advice for how to join up.
Thanks,
Tim[/quote] |
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Posted:
Mon Jan 13, 2014 9:04 pm
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Joined: 02 Feb 2011
Posts: 16
Location: Holland Michigan
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Thanks to all that helped I am now part of the low pressure group and now I have a couple of questions about that data I was sent.
I received 2 spreadsheets and multiple pdfs of raw data taken on specific loads, has this specific load data been inputted into the spreadsheets already? On this forum there is already a very extensive and easy to use spreadsheet that is free to all at:
Dhttps://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0At1GjTxK0YbudHdQdEUtLWJwbVNyZVNudVF0MGk2WFE&gid=0
does this group have something similar? Is there a, single, large, updated, user friendly spreadsheet somewhere for us members. |
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Posted:
Tue Jan 14, 2014 11:11 am
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Joined: 03 Dec 2006
Posts: 759
Location: Somewhere in the Socialist State of Minnesota
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Tim Steenwyk wrote: |
Thanks to all that helped I am now part of the low pressure group and now I have a couple of questions about that data I was sent.
I received 2 spreadsheets and multiple pdfs of raw data taken on specific loads, has this specific load data been inputted into the spreadsheets already? On this forum there is already a very extensive and easy to use spreadsheet that is free to all at:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0At1GjTxK0YbudHdQdEUtLWJwbVNyZVNudVF0MGk2WFE&gid=8
does this group have something similar? Is there a, single, large, updated, user friendly spreadsheet somewhere for us members.
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Two different entities. The low pressure groups loads are not in the spreadsheets.
You had a couple of mistakes in the address. Fixed |
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Posted:
Mon Feb 17, 2014 8:51 am
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Joined: 16 Aug 2004
Posts: 317
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Folks:
There appears to be confusion on how to reach the group. Simply send me a PM on via this web site and I will respond to you via PM. I do not send messages directly to email addresses. It may take me a few days to respond, so please be patient. Like many other enthusiasts I need to work to pursue my recreational passions. Messages sent during fall hunting seasons will take longer to respond to as I am normally not near a computer during the seasons. And, lastly, please remember that we are a volunteer group. Making and testing loads is not our job. We create new loads based on the membership's needs and requests. And we share the results with the group.
As to what constitutes "low pressures" in the 16 gauge, there is no definitive line. And, as with many things, there are varying opinions. What is appropriate for your gun depends on many factors, including the gun's construction, its condition, and the weather conditions under which it is used.
For example I shoot a number of European guns which are in proof. These guns regularly ingest shells with service pressures (PSI) in the 8000-10000 psi range. While these loads are fine in these "between the wars" guns, they may not be for older guns. Hence the reason we have recipes below 8000 psi. Just don't expect to find loads with lower pressures sometimes found in 12 and 10 gauge guns. As bore diameter decrease, pressures increase. Even with slower burn rate powders. And, as we've all experienced, there is a point of diminishing return. Pressures too low result in stuck wads and bloopers. Not what you want when you finally walk up that bird you've chased for the last 3 miles.
Enough for today. If you need information on the group, shoot me a PM via this web site and I will get back to you. Sincerely, Russ |
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Wed May 07, 2014 2:50 pm
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Joined: 08 Oct 2006
Posts: 1395
Location: Tappahannock, Virginia
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I signed up a few years back. I honestly can't remember my user name or password. When trying to retrieve user name, it doesn't recognize my email. Even though I have received updates to that email account. Last update I have still was November 23, 2013:
"lorinronnow added 8 photos to the 16 Gauge Harrods LTD--Lorin Ronnow folder "
Any suggestions???
I printed most of the info that was availible before i moved, but that was 6-7 years ago. I'm sure there has been a lot going on since then... No more birds to shoot on the weekends and thought I might try to load some shells again sometime soon... Thanks! |
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Wed May 07, 2014 3:38 pm
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Joined: 20 Feb 2014
Posts: 19
Location: Missouri
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Russ
Joined the group several years ago, but have since changed computers several time, and have no idea what my sign in used to be. Don't mind sending in another $20. How do I go about rejoining? |
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Sun Feb 15, 2015 8:56 am
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Joined: 12 Feb 2015
Posts: 100
Location: Oregon
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There hasn't been a post on this thread for almost a year. Is this still the only source of reloading information? I am just starting to reload 16 gauge, and I can't believe how difficult it is to find recipes, especially if you follow the maxim of only using published recipes. |
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Sun Feb 15, 2015 11:50 am
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Joined: 15 Apr 2007
Posts: 9472
Location: Amarillo, Texas
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Tue Mar 31, 2015 7:53 pm
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Joined: 12 Dec 2013
Posts: 1
Location: Albuquerque, NM
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Folks--sent my $20 about 8-10 months ago and still waiting for low pressure data...have 2 16s with 2.5 inch chambers. Need load/wad /powder data for 7/8 oz and 15/16th to 1 0z.at abt. 1150-1180 fps. ...as you all likely know, IMR PB, 7625, 4756 are all discontinued and Universal is unobtainable.
I have some 800X, Longshot and 1lb. of Blue Dot...I really need help on loads/powder/wads for these short chambers. I have lots of once fired Federal Paper base 2.75 hulls, and some 2.5 in. Red Cheddites from Graf's as well as fired Herters(250) which I read somewhere are Cheddite. 2.75s . Any help deeply appreciated. Thanks. Olly. |
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Tue Mar 31, 2015 8:16 pm
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Joined: 15 Apr 2007
Posts: 9472
Location: Amarillo, Texas
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Hello Olly
Welcome on your first posting
Need a bit more info on where you sent your $20
But
If you will go here and enroll for FREE and then get approval you will be albe to review all the listed 2 1/2 inch loads
http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/reloading16gauge/
Mike
p.s. Hodgdon has this and MORE
Gauge: 16Lead Shot 7/8 oz.
Powder, Primer,Wad,Grs.,Pressure, Vel. (ft/s)
SR 7625, Ched. 209, BP/SPTG16, 19.6, 6,400 PSI, 1,125
SR 7625, Ched. 209, BP/SPTG16, 20.1, 6,800 PSI, 1,150
Universal, Ched. 209, BP/SPTG16, 19.9, 7,500 PSI, 1,150 |
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Posted:
Wed Apr 01, 2015 5:52 am
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Joined: 08 Oct 2006
Posts: 1395
Location: Tappahannock, Virginia
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OllyDensmore wrote: |
Folks--sent my $20 about 8-10 months ago and still waiting for low pressure data...have 2 16s with 2.5 inch chambers. Need load/wad /powder data for 7/8 oz and 15/16th to 1 0z.at abt. 1150-1180 fps. ...as you all likely know, IMR PB, 7625, 4756 are all discontinued and Universal is unobtainable.
I have some 800X, Longshot and 1lb. of Blue Dot...I really need help on loads/powder/wads for these short chambers. I have lots of once fired Federal Paper base 2.75 hulls, and some 2.5 in. Red Cheddites from Graf's as well as fired Herters(250) which I read somewhere are Cheddite. 2.75s . Any help deeply appreciated. Thanks. Olly.
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If you're stuck with those powders for now, there is not much data for the kind of load you're seeking. Being slower powders, most loads are heavy shot weight and/or fast velocity. Powder selection sucks these days, but there is some light at the end of the tunnel. I've seen several types of pistol/shotgun powder at a few local shops here in Va in the last month.
We used to hunt game, now we hunt powder... |
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Posted:
Sat Aug 08, 2015 7:01 am
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Joined: 28 Aug 2014
Posts: 924
Location: Eastern Tennessee
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Figured it was time to join the group. Pm sent to rwg. |
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Posted:
Sun Dec 13, 2015 7:10 pm
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Joined: 09 Feb 2015
Posts: 828
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Am I missing something. Every time I try and get into the low pressure group it come back here. |
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Posted:
Tue Jan 12, 2016 10:01 am
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Joined: 21 May 2010
Posts: 603
Location: Victoria BC Canada
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Look up about 3 or 4 posts. Go to the Yahoo groups link and follow the directions. |
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