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< 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading ~ Can anyone recommend 2 loads from 16 Gage Society Database? |
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Mon Jul 13, 2009 9:00 am
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Joined: 24 Feb 2008
Posts: 33
Location: Hillsboro, OR
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I bought my 16 gage last year as well as a used MEC reloader. Since then I have not touched the reloader (because I bought > 50 boxes of ready made shells at $5.25 per box).
Now my shell stash is getting low and I must figure this reloading thing out. Since I talked to this forum last summer re reloading, much has seemed to change incl the new DR16 wad. So before I comitt a lot of time, I thought I would ask the question again.
I am looking for a recommendation of 2 loads:
(1) A 3/4 oz for skeet
(2) A one ounce for sporting clays.
I am willing to buy any components to get the best long term load, but here is what I have at the house:
> 2 large boxes of Green dot (I could buy another brand of powder if it makes a difference)
> 500 Ched Hulls (I could buy Fiocchi hulls if it makes a difference, but Federal Hulls are not to be found)
> about 500 Rem Black Hulls
> no wads
> A brick of WIN209 and CH 209 primers
Suggestions on a load I can find in the 16 gage Society database?
On a side note: I keep hearing about this new DR16 wad, but can't seem to find any recipes on the 16 gage spreadsheet, nor can I find them on Ballistic Product pr PRI's website. Is there an issue with them.
Thanks
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Mon Jul 13, 2009 10:37 am
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Joined: 02 Dec 2005
Posts: 591
Location: Plains, MT.
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Take a look at the Hodgdon and IMR powder sight. They will give you a start with Remington and Winchester hulls. Some folks are preparing to have loads tested so it may be a little early for the 16ga LP loads.
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Ron |
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Mon Jul 13, 2009 3:31 pm
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Joined: 13 Jun 2009
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Location: WA/AK
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The article in the Skeet Review on the DR-16 and loads gives quite a few 7/8 ounce loads with the DR-16 in the Remington hull with International Clays and PB.
I've heard a rumor and checked the wed site that it is true that Claybuster is reviving the WAA-16 wad. They do good 1 ounce loads. |
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Mon Jul 13, 2009 6:37 pm
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Joined: 07 Oct 2008
Posts: 74
Location: MO Ozarks
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Researcher -
No rumor. CB has been producing the WAA16 replacement wad for nearly a year now. It's a very good wad and loads very well in Rem, Fiocchi, and Fed hulls.
If you call Claybuster they will send you a sample bag of 25 wads.
Good luck. |
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Mon Jul 13, 2009 7:51 pm
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I haven't tried any, but someone mentioned that they flared the base of the wad a little for a better gas seal. |
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Mon Jul 13, 2009 8:01 pm
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Joined: 09 Jul 2009
Posts: 510
Location: Central CT
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Dave,
They did flare it more, whoever told you was correct. I bought a couple of bags, but I am getting low on Winchester AA style hulls. I like the DR-16, better because I don't have to use fillers for 3/4 & 7/8 oz. loads and they work better in straight wall hulls. I really like the Gualandis for 1 oz. loads best. |
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Tue Jul 14, 2009 9:25 am
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Joined: 06 Apr 2007
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Location: The Great Northwet
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Lyndy, I'll try to send some recipes to you tonite after work.
-Mark |
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