Topic: BPI 15g/cc #7 shot |
Lon
Replies: 5
Views: 5856 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2018 10:54 am Subject: BPI 15g/cc #7 shot |
Does, anyone know how hard this new 15g/cc shot is and what barrels and what chokes it's safe to shoot out of?
Thanks,
Lon |
Topic: WW primers? |
Lon
Replies: 18
Views: 17193 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2017 1:36 pm Subject: WW primers? |
About 10 years ago I had some intermittent fail to fire issues with my 16 gauge Citori while using various factory ammo. Since it was happening with at least three different brands of ammo, I conclud ... |
Topic: WTS 16 ga. Browning Citori White Lightning, 26" |
Lon
Replies: 4
Views: 5706 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns Wanted or For Sale
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2017 3:38 pm Subject: WTS 16 ga. Browning Citori White Lightning, 26" |
This shotgun is sold, pending the arrival of funds.
Thanks,
Lon |
Topic: WTS 16 ga. Browning Citori White Lightning, 26" |
Lon
Replies: 4
Views: 5706 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns Wanted or For Sale
Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2017 2:43 pm Subject: WTS 16 ga. Browning Citori White Lightning, 26" |
For sale: Browning 16 gauge Citori White Lightning, 26" barrels.
The gun weighs 6 pounds, 14 ounces on my electronic mailing scale.
The serial number ends with ZM131. I believe that means ... |
Topic: Lost a member |
Lon
Replies: 32
Views: 25993 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2017 1:19 pm Subject: Lost a member |
I've always enjoyed and appreciated PoppelCop's contributions to this forum.
Sir, you will be missed. RIP.
Lon |
Topic: CB 7/8 vs Dr16 |
Lon
Replies: 21
Views: 20812 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Wed May 31, 2017 7:21 am Subject: CB 7/8 vs Dr16 |
My understanding is the Claybuster 7/8 oz wad is actually more ideal for a one ounce load in straight walled hulls or you need a filler to get a good crimp with 7/8 oz.
The DR16 wads work great for ... |
Topic: Chronograph results with IMR Green powder |
Lon
Replies: 26
Views: 26628 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Wed May 31, 2017 7:04 am Subject: Chronograph results with IMR Green powder |
Triple H,
Thanks for adding to the thread. Those two recipes are certainly germane to this thread and like you said, BPI data is suspect to some of us.
That's interesting that the speed and pre ... |
Topic: Any experience with this Green Dot load? |
Lon
Replies: 10
Views: 10233 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Thu May 25, 2017 12:25 pm Subject: Any experience with this Green Dot load? |
I concur with Mike Campbell and byrdog.
Lon |
Topic: Chronograph results with IMR Green powder |
Lon
Replies: 26
Views: 26628 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Mon May 15, 2017 12:50 pm Subject: Chronograph results with IMR Green powder |
pudelpointer,
No offense taken!
I agree, in a perfect world, it would have been best to evaluate the Green and Green dot on the same day. I didn't have any Green Dot powder on hand so I took the ... |
Topic: Chronograph results with IMR Green powder |
Lon
Replies: 26
Views: 26628 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Sun May 14, 2017 1:53 pm Subject: Chronograph results with IMR Green powder |
Here are the three one ounce loads I tested using IMR Green powder:
Load #4
Fiocchi 2.75" 1x hull
Federal 209A
18.5 grs IMR Green
SG16
1 oz 6s
1262 FPS
6 SD
17 EV
No pr ... |
Topic: Chronograph results with IMR Green powder |
Lon
Replies: 26
Views: 26628 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Sun May 14, 2017 7:36 am Subject: Chronograph results with IMR Green powder |
16GAwaterfowler,
I would tend to agree with you about IMR Green probably producing higher pressures than Green Dot and thus, more consistent SD and EV numbers.
Only paying for pressure testing w ... |
Topic: Chronograph results with IMR Green powder |
Lon
Replies: 26
Views: 26628 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Sat May 13, 2017 10:27 pm Subject: Chronograph results with IMR Green powder |
Here are more details for those interested:
All chronograph tests were 10-shot strings with new or once fired hulls.
The three 7/8 oz loads I shot over the chronograph are as follows:
Load ... |
Topic: Chronograph results with IMR Green powder |
Lon
Replies: 26
Views: 26628 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Sat May 13, 2017 7:56 am Subject: Chronograph results with IMR Green powder |
I finally got a chance to shoot some 16 gauge reloads over the chronograph using the new IMR Green powder.
As a reminder, IMR has copied several Alliant gun powders and named them similarly: Green, ... |
Topic: Interesting article on the 16 gauge in Shooting Sportsman |
Lon
Replies: 12
Views: 12009 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Tue May 02, 2017 10:39 am Subject: Interesting article on the 16 gauge in Shooting Sportsman |
Here's an interesting read about our beloved 16 gauge. It's on the Shooting Sportsman website:
http://shootingsportsman.com/the-sweet-sixteen/ |
Topic: HELP! can i fire 2 3/4 in a 2 9/16 chamber 16ga ? |
Lon
Replies: 40
Views: 39752 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Tue May 02, 2017 8:41 am Subject: HELP! can i fire 2 3/4 in a 2 9/16 chamber 16ga ? |
Earl,
I reload a lot of 16 ga. 2.5" hulls and I use the SG16 wad. It works perfectly with 7/8 oz loads. And depending on the type of powder and how much powder you can squeeze in 1 ounce loa ... |