Topic: Anybody love their Mec 9000G? |
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Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2024 4:01 pm Subject: Anybody love their Mec 9000G? |
Barnyard, I have been using a 20g. case box and I cut one of the long sides down about an inch to go under the chute in the 9000. Thanks for the suggestion.
I just did a couple of hundred without ... |
Topic: Anybody love their Mec 9000G? |
Builder
Replies: 22
Views: 2248 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2024 7:04 am Subject: Anybody love their Mec 9000G? |
Reloading started out for me as a hobby. It has become work. It has gotten me through the shortages and paid for itself with my time.
Some days are just better than others. Even with the problems, ... |
Topic: Effect of slightly different powder amount? |
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Replies: 3
Views: 923 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2024 1:41 pm Subject: Effect of slightly different powder amount? |
I don't disagree that there is some fudge factor in the amount that is dropped. When I want to adjust to a "between the two sizes" I use the larger and "paint" nail polish (a colo ... |
Topic: DR Wad load Data Question |
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Replies: 19
Views: 2857 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2024 4:23 am Subject: DR Wad load Data Question |
Larry, it does not get better than that! Even better, I have a few pounds of 20/28! |
Topic: Woodcock hill Benton PA. |
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Replies: 8
Views: 2232 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2024 11:52 am Subject: Woodcock hill Benton PA. |
It was Glenn Baker, Lloyd. |
Topic: 7/8 oz. loads, with a few 3/4 oz. loads thrown in. |
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Replies: 37
Views: 7047 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2024 7:42 am Subject: 7/8 oz. loads, with a few 3/4 oz. loads thrown in. |
Mike, I find myself occasionally eating the Cheerios I use while loading. Cocoa Puffs taste better. Maybe Fruit Loops? |
Topic: 7/8 oz. loads, with a few 3/4 oz. loads thrown in. |
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Replies: 37
Views: 7047 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2024 4:47 am Subject: 7/8 oz. loads, with a few 3/4 oz. loads thrown in. |
According to the guys at the Parker blog, Kevin has already made a run with more DR16 in the works. Based on that there should be some available to purchase very soon. Shotgun Shell Reloading is the ... |
Topic: boss copper plated bismuth in fixed choke belgien A-5 |
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Replies: 17
Views: 6585 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2024 1:10 pm Subject: boss copper plated bismuth in fixed choke belgien A-5 |
Thank you both. Silly question. I should know better. |
Topic: boss copper plated bismuth in fixed choke belgien A-5 |
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Replies: 17
Views: 6585 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2024 2:49 pm Subject: boss copper plated bismuth in fixed choke belgien A-5 |
We know copper won't hurt barrel walls on old guns from late 1800's.
Do we know if Bismuth will not harm barrel walls on old guns?
Do we know if Bismuth will increase pressure over the same lead loa ... |
Topic: Appreciation |
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Replies: 10
Views: 2967 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2024 9:49 am Subject: Donate |
Done. Thanks for your hard work! |
Topic: New to me 16 ga Newport |
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Replies: 17
Views: 13752 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2023 5:57 pm Subject: New to me 16 ga Newport |
"flats" of the reciever...they're actually curved not flat.
I have only seen this on Belgian guns where the flats match the curve of the barrels. |
Topic: 20/28 in 16 ga? |
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Replies: 7
Views: 4099 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2023 8:31 am Subject: 20/28 in 16 ga? |
If I recall, Herter's old hulls were straightwall Chedites and the CB078-16 wad is for tapered hulls. Someone with more knowledge on the subject will probably come along soon to advise what to do. |
Topic: Reload suggestions tighten Cylinder bore patterns |
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Replies: 53
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Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Fri May 05, 2023 3:11 pm Subject: Reload suggestions tighten Cylinder bore patterns |
Instead of scotch tape try air conditioning duct tape. Very strong adhesive and very thin. The stuff I have is shiny silver with printing on it. Not talking about conventional duct tape which is th ... |
Topic: Shipping Options |
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Replies: 24
Views: 6010 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2023 1:01 pm Subject: Shipping Options |
Seems to me that USPS doubled Priority charges since the new rule. I have always shipped shotguns using Priority and they never damaged a gun. |
Topic: Neat German SxS two barrels on Gunrunner |
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Forum: 16ga. Guns Wanted or For Sale
Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2023 5:29 pm Subject: Neat German SxS two barrels on Gunrunner |
https://auctions.thegunrunner.com/lots/view/1-6XMI41/robert-hubner-darmstadt-16-ga-side-by-side-shotgun-2-barrel-set-29-25-barrels-germany. Thought you might be interested in this. |