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Topic: Longshot Powder Usage
3drahthaars

Replies: 9
Views: 986

PostForum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading   Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2024 8:18 am   Subject: Longshot Powder Usage
I've got a pound and my club has kegs on hand, so if it patterns with my components in a published recipe I'm all in.
Topic: shell recommendation for Parker 16ga GHE (1929 iirc)
3drahthaars

Replies: 16
Views: 4163

PostForum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading   Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2024 9:30 am   Subject: shell recommendation for Parker 16ga GHE (1929 iirc)
A big x2!

Due to ongoing supply chain issues, you will find that even if you can get RST loads, you may not be able to get them in the shot sizes you're looking for.

Because RST has fallen way b ...
Topic: 16GA steel #7 for teal/waterfowl
3drahthaars

Replies: 16
Views: 7275

PostForum: 16ga. General Discussion   Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2023 2:34 pm   Subject: 16GA steel #7 for teal/waterfowl
From guy who loaded steel back when the big manufacturers couldn't produce squatt for quality...

#7 steel is pushing it for waterfowl, especially at lower velocity. And, it has low down range ener ...
Topic: Looking for non-toxic loads
3drahthaars

Replies: 20
Views: 8233

PostForum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading   Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2023 7:57 am   Subject: Looking for non-toxic loads
I agree with Mark.

There is no where near the demand for 16ga to make it a true profitable business model for ammunition. Be happy with what you can scratch up online or in stores.

I'm still wai ...
Topic: NID barrels
3drahthaars

Replies: 16
Views: 23765

PostForum: 16ga. General Discussion   Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2023 7:44 am   Subject: NID barrels
I've had reasonable success with spreader loads as prescribed above... petals removed, XSpreader, etc.

The pellets under the insert idea intrigues me...

But, I admit to breaking with my original ...
Topic: Fibre (stacked) loads
3drahthaars

Replies: 5
Views: 2762

PostForum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading   Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2023 8:45 am   Subject: Fibre (stacked) loads
I've some recipes from Shooting Times...

Longshot, Win572, Chedite hull/primer with fibre wads.

I've loaded both powders and patterned with good results.
Topic: Balastic star crimper.
3drahthaars

Replies: 6
Views: 2624

PostForum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading   Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2023 8:46 am   Subject: Balastic star crimper.
I really don't see much difference between the BP and results from my OEM MEC crimp starter.

... not enough to break down a successful set up on my reloader.
Topic: Gun for 1st of September
3drahthaars

Replies: 38
Views: 31963

PostForum: 16ga. General Discussion   Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2023 5:55 am   Subject: Gun for 1st of September
For me the opener will be with a 1975 Simson SxS BLE 16ga that Mike Orlen opened up to IC / M, 1oz #7.5, Win572, fibre wads and Chedite 2-3/4 hulls.
Topic: FS Poly wad spred-R inserts 16 gauge
3drahthaars

Replies: 3
Views: 1261

PostForum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading   Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2023 9:03 am   Subject: FS Poly wad spred-R inserts 16 gauge
I'll take the second bag if available.
Topic: DR-16 wads.
3drahthaars

Replies: 17
Views: 5994

PostForum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading   Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2023 7:53 am   Subject: DR-16 wads.
Interesting idea about 2-1/2 hulls.

But, it'll be a while before I wear out enough to want to cut down.
Topic: Another Tip For MEC 600 Jr Users
3drahthaars

Replies: 10
Views: 2879

PostForum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading   Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2023 8:51 am   Subject: Another Tip For MEC 600 Jr Users
I found that when the primers hang in the tray and the chain adjusts too coarse a small adjustment to the final crimp can work.

I've converted my 16ga to an auto primer feed that I orginally got on ...
Topic: Another Tip For MEC 600 Jr Users
3drahthaars

Replies: 10
Views: 2879

PostForum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading   Posted: Tue May 30, 2023 9:51 am   Subject: Another Tip For MEC 600 Jr Users
I bought a Sizemaster 20 ga a while back for $100. Absolutely love it, especially the primer feed and smoothness of the sizing collet. I'm converting a primer feed from my 12 to the 16 ga machine.
Topic: Nice hull trimmer from Ukraine
3drahthaars

Replies: 4
Views: 1734

PostForum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading   Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 1:09 pm   Subject: Nice hull trimmer from Ukraine
I got a roll crimper, both hand crank and for hand drill for a fraction of the going rate from this guy in Ukraine during the COVID crisis.

His shipping was faster than getting stuff off the shelf ...
Topic: Nice hull trimmer from Ukraine
3drahthaars

Replies: 4
Views: 1734

PostForum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading   Posted: Thu May 18, 2023 7:11 pm   Subject: Nice hull trimmer from Ukraine
Does it skive too?
Topic: RST paper spreader loads
3drahthaars

Replies: 8
Views: 1410

PostForum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading   Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2023 6:13 pm   Subject: RST paper spreader loads
Not surprised.


I've reloaded RSTs with BPI wad and X-spreader and they crimped nicely, just like the originals...
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