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< 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading ~ 2 9/16" shells |
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Sun Nov 09, 2008 4:22 pm
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Joined: 09 Nov 2008
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Location: Danville VA
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I recently gave my father an old Browning Auto 5 that shoots 2 9/16" shells. I'd like to buy some shells just in case we go dove hunting and take it. Any recommendations on store-bought or special-order shells? I haven't tried reloading shells in 20 years and that was at a cousin's house. |
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Sun Nov 09, 2008 5:27 pm
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Joined: 28 May 2007
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Location: Columbia, SC
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Sun Nov 09, 2008 5:38 pm
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Joined: 09 Nov 2008
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Location: Danville VA
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I've been focusing on these 2 brands of shells. I was a little concerned about the length but felt they'd be ok at 2 1/2". I noticed the Polywad vintager says it won't cycle the autos. Wonder if they'll cycle a 2 9/16" gun. |
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Sun Nov 09, 2008 5:58 pm
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Posted:
Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:27 pm
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Joined: 21 Jan 2008
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Well my experience differs from Postoak....I shoot the RST 1 oz loads in my 2 9/16 A5 and it cycles great, on the heavy ring setting. RST is the only commercial load I've tried, but I've made some pretty impressive long shots on doves. Not a lot of them, but if I'm on the bird the RST's do a good job. As far as length goes I think anything 2 1/2 to 2 9/16 should work just fine.
Regards, Augustus |
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