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< 16ga. General Discussion ~ Gauges we have. |
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Thu Jan 12, 2023 6:07 am
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I own shotguns in the six gauges that we commonly use in the US. 10, 12, 16, 20, 28, and 410. I have always known that there were other gauges out there, but never paid much attention. Aside from the gauges bigger than the 10, I have heard mention [on here, and other places,] of 14ga, 24ga, and 32ga. I was surprised to learn that federal actually makes shells for the 24 and the 32 gauges. That would seem to indicate that there are people out there that actually use these two gauges. Any one on here? |
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Thu Jan 12, 2023 7:25 am
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Joined: 01 Oct 2007
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Location: Minnesota
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Same as the OP, I have and use the more common gauges, except I sold my Rem SP10.
I’ve seen a 24 ga, in LGS a few years ago. Have never seen a 32 ga or ammo in 24 or 32 ga. |
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Thu Jan 12, 2023 10:47 am
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Joined: 03 Aug 2009
Posts: 203
Location: Northern California
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The Upland Gun Company/RFM will build you a new, modern, semi-custom 24 gauge or 32 gauge if you'd like one . They can also do two-barrel sets in 24 gauge and 32 gauge.
https://uplandguncompany.com/ |
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Thu Jan 12, 2023 12:28 pm
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Joined: 08 Nov 2005
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Location: Illinois
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Fiocchi also makes 24 and 32 gauge.BPI sells components.Really no advantage over U.S. gauges----Common components are hard enough to find let alone these obscure gauges. |
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Thu Jan 12, 2023 12:47 pm
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Joined: 15 Apr 2007
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Location: Amarillo, Texas
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Thu Jan 12, 2023 1:48 pm
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Wow skeettx, that is pretty impressive. Do you also have some larger than 10 gauges? |
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Thu Jan 12, 2023 4:27 pm
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Joined: 15 Apr 2007
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Location: Amarillo, Texas
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Nothing larger than 10 gauge, can not hunt with anything over 10
Ithaca NID
L. C. Smith Grade 2 Hammerless |
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Thu Jan 12, 2023 6:33 pm
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Joined: 17 Mar 2017
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Location: Endless Mountains of Pa
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Gentlemen,
I have 12 gauge thru .410 and use them all for dog training and Bird hunting.
Have been looking for a nice 10 gauge for a long time, would like a nice L.C. Smith or Baker Hammer gun.
all the best,
Pine Creek/Dave
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Fri Jan 13, 2023 4:36 am
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Joined: 06 Oct 2007
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Location: West MI
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10-410 excepting 32, for the time being.
BP is also my source for 24ga components, thank you BPI. Converted one of their 20ga roll crimp tools (removed roll pin) and use a 28ga collet in the Sizemaster = drill press hull vice for reloads. RFS manual has some published recipes. As far as I can tell from the ones I have, Fed 24ga shells are rebranded Fio's. AA/Zoli Silver O/U.
Hmmm, didn't know UGC was offering 24ga guns, interesting. |
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Thu Feb 16, 2023 7:14 pm
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Joined: 15 Feb 2018
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This is a German 24ga with fixed chamber sleeves to 28ga. I had won an auction that listed this gun as a 28ga. It a hammerless side lever. And a killer quail gun.
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This is a 32ga Belgium guild gun. Weight is just 4-10oz. I also have no issues taking quail with it.
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Ive had 1 other 24ga and 3 other 32ga. |
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Fri Feb 17, 2023 9:49 am
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Anybody have a pic of a 14 gauge? |
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Sat Feb 18, 2023 7:54 pm
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Joined: 01 Dec 2005
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Location: Minnesota and Florida
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24 gauge -- I've converted a MEC 600 to 24 gauge. It takes a little machine work. Biggest job is reaming out a plastic 28 gauge crimp die to suit the 24 ga. -- had to make a custom reamer and get the taper right on the end. The rest is all a bunch of modifications of 28 and 20 gauge parts -- turned down 20 gauge crimp closing punch, opened up 28 gauge resize ring and shell holder plate, etc. I have generally switched to using the SuperSizer for resizing, though. The article below shows my typical loads, etc, and also my roll crimping set-up. I do either 6-point star crimp or a roll crimp. Component availability is not bad. See my article below.
http://www.16ga.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=108701&highlight=#108701
Cheers!
Tony |
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Tue Feb 21, 2023 10:16 am
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Joined: 30 Sep 2019
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Location: Colorado
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I own and shoot a number of 16’s the large majority of which are Ithaca SxS’s. Not much else. However I do have a couple of other interesting doubles.
One is a gun that Dave (Pine Creek) would be interested in (Sorry, it’s not for sale.)
It’s a 10ga 32” hammer double. From the time that Wm. Henry Baker sold out to L.C Smith in 1880 and before he formed in 1883 what became Ithaca L.C. continued to produce Baker doubles. Mine is an 1883 model and is especially interesting because rather than a top or under lever, it has the articulated front trigger opener. Inscribed on the top rib is, “L.C. Smith maker of Baker Guns, Syracuse , N.Y.” Dave, with your love of Elsies and your desire for a Baker 10ga this is the double you need to be looking for.
The other gun I’d mention is a gauge that isn’t mentioned in this thread and has been largely forgotten. It’s the 11 gauge. I have a hammer percussion double in this gauge with 38” barrels. Carrying proof marks that came into usage in 1868 it was built in Birmingham and sold here in the states. If you’re interested in seeing pictures and reading its story, Google “11 ga W. Morse & Co. SxS” to read the thread over on the Double Gun site. |
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Tue Feb 21, 2023 10:52 am
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Joined: 17 Mar 2017
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Location: Endless Mountains of Pa
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FallCreekFan,
Thanks for the recommendation on the Baker 10 gauge with the trigger opener.
The one I saw had Damascus barrels, does your Baker gun have Damascus Barrels?
all the best,
Pine Creek/Dave
L.C. Smith Man |
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Tue Feb 21, 2023 11:33 am
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Joined: 30 Sep 2019
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Location: Colorado
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Dave, mine is the “Quality B” which came with a few upgrades e.g. checkering, pistol grip, ebony forend inlay, and either Damascus or laminated steel barrels. Mine has the laminated steel.
If you can find a good one, you’ll scratch your Baker and your Elsie itch in one stroke.
Good hunting. |
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