| Topic: When is old ammo “too old” for general purpose use? |
Dongotto
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Views: 6622
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 Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 1:06 pm Subject: When is old ammo “too old” for general purpose use? |
| I have hunted with a lot of vintage ammo, in vintage guns. It just seems right. I have had good results. |
| Topic: New Browning ShotShow 16’s |
Dongotto
Replies: 29
Views: 23092
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2019 1:26 pm Subject: New Browning ShotShow 16’s |
Anybody hear anything about the waterfowl edition 16 gauge browning announced but didn’t show off? Article about it on field and stream website.
That might be cool but 16ga non tox is pretty pricey ... |
| Topic: Wanted - Spanish Sidelock 16 ga. SxS |
Dongotto
Replies: 18
Views: 13860
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Forum: 16ga. Guns Wanted or For Sale
Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2019 9:30 am Subject: Wanted - Spanish Sidelock 16 ga. SxS |
| Scroll down a few threads. |
| Topic: Fiocchi hulls cut to 2 1/2 in 1 oz loads. |
Dongotto
Replies: 7
Views: 6338
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Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2019 7:26 am Subject: Fiocchi hulls cut to 2 1/2 in 1 oz loads. |
Fiocchi 2.5in hull, Fio-616 primer, 18 grains of PB, SG16, 1oz of shot, 1200fps, 8750 PSI
From the Ballistic products 16ga manual. Its an older issue maybe 10 years old? |
| Topic: AyA price jump |
Dongotto
Replies: 3
Views: 3368
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2019 11:16 am Subject: AyA price jump |
Why did 4/53s take such a price jump over the last 10 years. I bought a 16ga like new in 2004 for $2100 and now I see prices for even used guns for a lot more money. New are a lot higher.
What did ... |
| Topic: little bit cold in minnesota |
Dongotto
Replies: 21
Views: 16779
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2019 6:51 pm Subject: little bit cold in minnesota |
| In SW MO we were 3 degrees last night with a sharp wind. The weekend is supposed to be 60. |
| Topic: Sweet 16 action spring? |
Dongotto
Replies: 12
Views: 8438
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2019 7:10 am Subject: Sweet 16 action spring? |
| If you are going to take your A-5 apart yourself take the smallest exact blade you have and clean out the screw slots before you try you turn them out. It's amazing how much dirt collects in those slo ... |
| Topic: Sweet 16 action spring? |
Dongotto
Replies: 12
Views: 8438
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2019 12:18 pm Subject: Sweet 16 action spring? |
These are in and out of stock, you can ask to be notified when they're available.
https://www.midwestgunworks.com/page/mgwi/prod/A5RBD16
Numrich had the srpings for $8 |
| Topic: Sweet 16 action spring? |
Dongotto
Replies: 12
Views: 8438
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2019 10:57 am Subject: Sweet 16 action spring? |
| Arts doesn't sell them, but they told me who did and didn't mention short supply? I have one on the way. |
| Topic: Best first gun? |
Dongotto
Replies: 38
Views: 24115
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2019 8:29 pm Subject: Best first gun? |
| Hard to go wrong with the new bobwhite 20ga IMO. Weights 6lbs, has chokes and 550.00 NIB. I started both mine on 20 ga ads and it worked great. I bought I used Ithaca/skb years ago cheap with a chippe ... |
| Topic: Sweet 16 action spring? |
Dongotto
Replies: 12
Views: 8438
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2019 1:28 pm Subject: Sweet 16 action spring? |
My 63 seems like its closing a little sluggish but seems clean enough it shouldn't be. Does this sound like an action spring issue?
Thanks |
| Topic: Hee Haw fishing story |
Dongotto
Replies: 3
Views: 3761
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2019 11:37 am Subject: Hee Haw fishing story |
| http://uplandjournal.ipbhost.com/topic/69080-a-case-for-moonshine-fishing/ |
| Topic: 870 16ga plain barrel opportunity |
Dongotto
Replies: 10
Views: 8261
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2019 8:50 am Subject: 870 16ga plain barrel opportunity |
https://www.rem870.com/gun-manufacture-date/remington-serial-number-lookup/
https://www.leeroysramblings.com/Gun%20Articles/remington_barrel_date_code.html
Your barrel was manufactured on August ... |
| Topic: 870 16ga plain barrel opportunity |
Dongotto
Replies: 10
Views: 8261
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2019 10:31 pm Subject: 870 16ga plain barrel opportunity |
| I just weighed it on very accurate digital bass tournament scales and it weights 6lbs 9oz. That's why I wanted it first time I picked it up without knowing weight. It just felt light and swift with g ... |
| Topic: 870 16ga plain barrel opportunity |
Dongotto
Replies: 10
Views: 8261
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Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2019 3:07 pm Subject: 870 16ga plain barrel opportunity |
Just picked it up. Barrel code is WKQ. Do I go by the k or Q for date. Either 63 or 78. I'm thinking 78. It looks more modern.
Danny I never seen these older ones around . |
