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< 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading ~ Alt. Sources for 2-1/2 ammo |
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Fri Jul 30, 2021 3:57 pm
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Joined: 19 Aug 2020
Posts: 14
Location: Coastal South Carolina
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As mentioned in a recent thread, "Fall is just around the corner..." Bird Season!
As also mentioned in that same thread, the standard recommended low pressure shell suppliers have little of no products available, Poly SpredR has not had any offerings since I don't when. RST availability is few and far between.
What are some good alternatives for 2.5" low pressure shells?
Where can they be found?
I have looked at some but availability is questionable as well as viability.
Gamebore "Regal" is a 2.5" (67mm) 28 gram 16 ga. but the advertised 1400fps scares the heck out of me, though maybe not the 1920 LC smith field gun of mine.
Help....
Thanks.... |
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Fri Jul 30, 2021 5:43 pm
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Joined: 21 Mar 2019
Posts: 527
Location: Texas
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Far better to load your own. |
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Fri Jul 30, 2021 6:00 pm
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Joined: 19 Jan 2019
Posts: 287
Location: Idaho & South Dakota
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I make all my own 16ga ammo. I make it how I like it for my old guns.
I sold off all my factory 16ga ammo the past few months. |
_________________ "A gun should be a thing of beauty, something which gives its owner pride and pleasure. For that reason, most men will buy the best gun they can afford. With a good gun on his arm, a man becomes a sporting gentleman, both on the field and off." |
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Sat Jul 31, 2021 6:38 am
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Joined: 09 Jan 2013
Posts: 2171
Location: Florida
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RST is your best bet right now if you don't or don't want to load your own , they do show some Falcon light #5 and #6 loads in stock right now . |
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Sat Jul 31, 2021 6:50 am
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Joined: 16 Jul 2015
Posts: 2126
Location: Hudson,Wy
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Polywad Vintagers are also a mild 2.5" shell. Available in 12, 16, and 20 ga. Not many people know about them (they also make spreader loads), so you may have a better chance of getting these. |
_________________ Only catch snowflakes on your tongue AFTER the birds fly south for the winter... |
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Sat Jul 31, 2021 11:35 am
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Joined: 09 Jan 2013
Posts: 2171
Location: Florida
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Not sure but Polywad my be out of business |
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Sat Jul 31, 2021 12:55 pm
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Joined: 19 Aug 2020
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Location: Coastal South Carolina
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fn16ga wrote: |
RST is your best bet right now if you don't or don't want to load your own , they do show some Falcon light #5 and #6 loads in stock right now .
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I saw those...I wanted 7s or 8s but as they say...a bird in the hand...I ordered a case of 6s |
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Sat Jul 31, 2021 2:05 pm
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Joined: 19 Nov 2013
Posts: 381
Location: NW Arkansas
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Given the current climate with regard to 16 ga. factory shotgun shell availability and when it may end, a friend who reloads may be a great asset, even if one does not reload him/herself. Over the years it has been pretty common for me to reload 16 gauge for folks I know and trust, and for folks who know and trust me. A friend in need is a friend indeed. And it seems that lots of folks who don't maintain a stash of ammo are in need right now. |
_________________ 16 gauges:
1954 Win M12 IC
1952 Ithaca M37 Mod
1955 Browning Auto-5 Mod
1940 Ithaca NID M/F
1959 Beretta Silver Hawk
Ranger 103-II M/F
Browning A-5 Sweet 16
Browning Citori Invector
Rem 870 Remchoke |
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Posted:
Tue Aug 03, 2021 9:36 pm
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Joined: 16 Jul 2015
Posts: 2126
Location: Hudson,Wy
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Polywad's site is up and running with a copyright date of 2020. I think they are still in business. |
_________________ Only catch snowflakes on your tongue AFTER the birds fly south for the winter... |
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Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:58 pm
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Joined: 27 Oct 2017
Posts: 80
Location: Joliet, IL
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One thing to remember is you don't need very many tools to load your own if your willing to go slow.
A precision reloading roll crimper, reloading scale, and a way to cut 2 3/4" hulls down to reasonable roll crimp length (razor and a guide) - thats it for tools, nothing fancy.
New primed hulls, powder, shot, wads - these have all been available at Precision or BP recently, except for powder. But I did find powder (overpriced) at local gun shows. |
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Tue Aug 10, 2021 4:38 pm
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Joined: 21 Feb 2005
Posts: 367
Location: Anchorage, AK
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Try calling William Larkin Moore (shop) in Scottsdale AZ. They have 2-1/2" shells custom loaded. |
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Wed Aug 11, 2021 7:33 am
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Joined: 26 Aug 2004
Posts: 120
Location: FL
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I remember seeing them on Guns International under Shotgun Ammo.
2 1/2 in. 7/8 oz. loads, 12 and 16 gauge. |
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Wed Aug 11, 2021 7:42 am
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Joined: 21 Mar 2019
Posts: 527
Location: Texas
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ouch!!! 190.00 a flat. must order min of 10 boxes.(flat) |
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Posted:
Wed Aug 11, 2021 10:48 am
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Joined: 26 Aug 2004
Posts: 120
Location: FL
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Dang, they went up since i saw them, I think they were $140 delivered. |
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