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< 16ga. General Discussion ~ Patterning my Antique 16 Gauge Crescent Double Hammer Gun |
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Wed Jun 12, 2019 9:26 am
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Gentlemen,
This weekend I spent some time patterning my Crescent 16 gauge double gun, using Poly 2 1/2" SpredR's for my Grouse and Woodcock hunting.
This Antique Crescent 16 gauge throws a beautiful bird killing pattern at 25, 35 and 45 yards, with 8's, 71/2's and 6"s, got to admit the patterns are much better than I thought they would be, covering a 30" circle exceedingly well, with no gaps. Had a few RST SpredR's I tested also and they worked just as well and were softer shooting.
All in all I am totally satisfied with the SpredR patterns out of the newly acquired Antique Crescent 16 gauge double gun, can't wait till Grouse & Woodcock season!
Pine Creek/Dave
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Wed Jun 12, 2019 12:47 pm
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GREAT report
Thank you
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Wed Jun 12, 2019 7:39 pm
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really nifty looking gun. |
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Thu Jun 13, 2019 3:47 am
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How much shot in those spreader loads ? |
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Thu Jun 13, 2019 6:30 am
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fn16ga,
1 Oz 2 3/4 Dram #6's, 2 1/2" Chamber shell, will have to dig out the #8 & #7 1/2 shells and see exactly what is in the Poly #8 & # 7 1/2 SpredR's. A box of #6's was sitting here beside the computer in the office.
After taking a look at the SpredR boxes it looks like the #8's & 7 1/2's are all 1 oz shells also.
Pine Creek/Dave
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Mon Jun 17, 2019 4:20 am
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Didn't know they loaded them in 1oz . Looks like they should work perfect for needs . Thanks for sharing ! |
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Mon Jun 17, 2019 9:39 am
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fn16ga,
You are welcome sir, glad to help with the information.
Pine Creek/Dave
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Tue Jun 18, 2019 8:10 am
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And... I was hoping to see the patterns! It would be a good tool to show people the difference between standard and spreader loads since so many people ask about them. Still have those pattern sheets? |
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Tue Jun 18, 2019 11:42 am
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It would be a good tool to show people the difference between standard and spreader loads since so many people ask about them.
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For reference, here are some Polywad spreader load patterns (upper row) in three different guns. Lower row is conventional SG16 loads in same 3 guns.
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Tue Jun 18, 2019 1:02 pm
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Brewester11,
Thanks for putting up the pictures of the comparative patterns. What yardage were they shot at.
I never thought to take pictures as I patterned my 16 Hammer Gun.
Pine Creek/Dave
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Tue Jun 18, 2019 2:56 pm
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What yardage were they shot at.
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20 yds.
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Tue Jun 18, 2019 3:06 pm
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Brewester11,
Your pictures do show how tight a conventional pattern really is at 20 yards, compared to the SpredR loads, great job sir. Again thanks for posting the pictures. My tests patterns at 25, 35 & 40 yards show approximately the same results with the SpredR shells, the conventional 16 do open up their pattern at 30 - 35 yards however.
Which is why the SpredR shells are great from 20 to 35 yards when gunning Grouse & Woodcock.
Pine Creek/Dave
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Tue Jun 18, 2019 9:15 pm
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Thanks PC/D, and enjoy that nifty Crescent 16ga!
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