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< 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading ~ Backridge Ammunition |
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Fri Nov 15, 2019 6:48 pm
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Joined: 16 Mar 2017
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Location: Valdosta GA
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Just got off of the phone with the guys at Backridge and one is a 16 gauge guy! 2 3/4 paper or plastic bismuth shells at 1200 fps. Don't know the pressures. They will start with 2 1/2" shells next year. Woohoo! |
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Sat Nov 16, 2019 6:39 am
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Location: The Great Northwet
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Yayy! That's great news. I've been hoping someone would load something other than #5 bismuth in 2.5" hulls. 2's, 4's 6's and 7's would be awesome. ITX would be even better. |
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Sat Nov 16, 2019 7:03 am
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Joined: 16 Mar 2017
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Location: Valdosta GA
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They are loading ITX as well at a few dollars more a box. Perfectly round shot that isn't drip moulded and patterns more uniform |
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Sat Nov 16, 2019 7:25 am
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Sat Nov 16, 2019 7:43 am
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Joined: 31 May 2009
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Location: Orofino, Idaho
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Dave Erickson wrote: |
Website?
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Only a simple Goggle search away, Dave:
https://www.backridgeammunition.com/ |
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Posted:
Sat Nov 16, 2019 7:48 am
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I'm not as smart as you are. Thanks.
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Sat Nov 16, 2019 7:57 am
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Joined: 16 Mar 2017
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Location: Valdosta GA
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They are more than happy to answer any questions via phone or email as well |
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Sat Nov 16, 2019 8:59 am
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Joined: 16 Dec 2007
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Location: Minnesota
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The 1oz loads are half the price of RST 7/8oz Bismuth loads. At quick glance it would seem the RST low pressure angle comes at a steep price mark-up. |
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Sun Nov 17, 2019 8:25 am
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This is fantastic. Really looking forward to their 2.5" offerings next year also. |
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Sun Nov 17, 2019 8:26 am
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67galaxie wrote: |
They are loading ITX as well at a few dollars more a box. Perfectly round shot that isn't drip moulded and patterns more uniform
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Hoping they put those in 2.5" hulls as well. |
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Thu Dec 05, 2019 7:29 am
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These guys look good. Maybe I can ditch the 12 gauge for duck hunting. |
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Thu Dec 05, 2019 8:28 am
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Joined: 21 Mar 2019
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Location: Texas
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Very seriously doubt they will be better then RST shells. And if there to expensive then you can reload. And if you need perfect round balls to have better patterns, or even care about that, your in the wrong sport. You should give under water basket weaving a go. |
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Thu Dec 05, 2019 12:10 pm
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Location: Ponchatoula, Louisiana
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RGuill96971 wrote: |
Very seriously doubt they will be better then RST shells. And if there to expensive then you can reload. And if you need perfect round balls to have better patterns, or even care about that, your in the wrong sport. You should give under water basket weaving a go.
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Bad form. |
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Fri Dec 06, 2019 3:34 am
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Joined: 06 Oct 2007
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Location: West MI
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Wow, by my math the 16ga Bis shells are roughly the same $ as DIY reloads and they hint of more 10ga offerings, certainly keep an eye on these guys. |
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Fri Dec 06, 2019 4:32 am
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Backridge: Box of 16 ga. I oz Bismuth $30.99 Box of 1 oz. ITX=10 $33.99
RST: Box of 16 ga. 7/8 oz. Bismuth $65.00
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