| Topic: If a shell fits a tight chamber, will it wobble in another? |
Brewster11
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 Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2026 9:38 pm Subject: If a shell fits a tight chamber, will it wobble in another? |
| Had a spate of problems with a 725 failing to close. I solved it with a very messy ugly fix: I took a plastic dispenser bottle of 3 in 1 oil and attempted to apply a drop or two in a very precise sur ... |
| Topic: Bad Day |
Brewster11
Replies: 17
Views: 885
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2026 8:46 pm Subject: Bad Day |
Actually it’s a miracle that double guns work at all. i witnessed the following with a well known American 20 ga. SXS (maker to remain unnamed):
1. Gun didn’t fire when desired - light hammer strike ... |
| Topic: Bad Day |
Brewster11
Replies: 17
Views: 885
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2026 4:03 pm Subject: Bad Day |
Lloyd,
Before you beat yourself up too badly, consider what Don Zutz explained in his book on double guns: The chief force when a double gun is fired is a downward moment centered around the action, ... |
| Topic: Ode to Byrdog |
Brewster11
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2026 9:15 am Subject: Ode to Byrdog |
| A family member who lived near Byrdog was able to establish that he passed away a couple years ago. Name and particulars are in my emails somewhere. His shell trimmer is still hard at work with my 1 ... |
| Topic: Want a 16 Ga. Citori w 28in barrels- but which one? |
Brewster11
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Forum: 16ga. Guns Wanted or For Sale
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2026 5:21 pm Subject: Want a 16 Ga. Citori w 28in barrels- but which one? |
| Our standard model Citori 16 ga 28” circa 2007 is outstanding field and skeet gun. Handles and carries better than the 725 sporters in the cabinet. It’s not a Feather or Superlight but at 6.5 lbs it ... |
| Topic: 16 bore steel decoy loads |
Brewster11
Replies: 10
Views: 1106
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Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2026 5:07 pm Subject: 16 bore steel decoy loads |
Had excellent 16 ga success with Steel powder and non-toxic ITX shot at moderate velocities. ITX availability is a question however.
No. 2 steel shot at 1350 fps is surprisingly effective for wate ... |
| Topic: Books for Sale-any interest? as new |
Brewster11
Replies: 3
Views: 1186
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Forum: 16ga. Guns Wanted or For Sale
Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2026 9:41 pm Subject: Books for Sale-any interest? as new |
Hal,
Definitely interested in Greener’s book!
Thanks,
B. |
| Topic: Retrieved the 1904, 12 Gauge Silver Breech L.C. Smith Not! |
Brewster11
Replies: 18
Views: 2415
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2026 8:20 pm Subject: Retrieved the 1904, 12 Gauge Silver Breech L.C. Smith Not! |
| After looking the 12 gauge Silver Breech gun over closely I find that this gun has a duplicate SN and is not my Grandfathers real Silver Breech gun. The gun happens to be a real nice imitation Chrome ... |
| Topic: Retrieved the 1904, 12 Gauge Silver Breech L.C. Smith Not! |
Brewster11
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2026 10:02 pm Subject: Retrieved the 1904, 12 Gauge Silver Breech L.C. Smith Not! |
Dave, valuable possessions changing hands and vanishing after the passing of a family patriarch is all too common. These things seem to go hand in hand as some of us have learned.
B. |
| Topic: Lots and lots of ammo |
Brewster11
Replies: 18
Views: 2679
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2026 10:35 am Subject: Lots and lots of ammo |
| browningsweet161977, I checked with a friend at LGS. Unfortunately no interest. No demand there for 16 ga supplies. I have one more ammo distributor to reach out to this weekend. He ships and recei ... |
| Topic: Lots and lots of ammo |
Brewster11
Replies: 18
Views: 2679
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2026 8:03 pm Subject: Lots and lots of ammo |
| Donate it with your 525s to your local youth shooting sports team. They will find a way to make good use of it. Otherwise you might have to sell it to a LGS for 20 cents on the dollar. Guys at our ... |
| Topic: Cerakote |
Brewster11
Replies: 18
Views: 51191
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Thu May 28, 2026 7:08 pm Subject: Cerakote |
| Good point. The appearance only matters to my eye, and I will notice it even if nobody else does. I’ll probably blue the old M37 barrel to match the receiver since it is for occasional skeet and not ... |
| Topic: Five Stand |
Brewster11
Replies: 4
Views: 841
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Tue May 26, 2026 9:59 am Subject: Five Stand |
| Thank you for the suggestions. Our club sits on county property and we are limited to 7 1/2 shot or smaller on all our ranges. Since I see some targets broken at 60 yds, I think pattern density mig ... |
| Topic: Five Stand |
Brewster11
Replies: 4
Views: 841
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Mon May 25, 2026 10:37 pm Subject: Five Stand |
Hi All,
We have a Five Stand range at the club here, definitely a very fun challenge. It has some fearsome 50 yd, 55 yd, and even 60 yd targets, depending on the mood of the range setup guys. I wat ... |
| Topic: FS: BPI Sporting SG16 Wads |
Brewster11
Replies: 2
Views: 973
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Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Mon May 25, 2026 10:21 pm Subject: FS: BPI Sporting SG16 Wads |
I’ll take them, PM sent.
Thanks
B. |
