| Topic: LC Smith serial number date question |
Old colonel2
Replies: 3
Views: 150
|
 Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2024 8:40 am Subject: 1946 |
| Though I cannot locate a specific field grade serial chart for FWS xx9, based on the use of the three digit block in 1946 and already being to four digit for FW Crown Grades in 1948 my gut is your gun ... |
| Topic: Loading herter hulls |
Old colonel2
Replies: 25
Views: 4525
|
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2024 4:01 pm Subject: Loading herter hulls |
| MSM, I like your method |
| Topic: Comparing Modern & Classic SXS 16 gauge Grouse Guns. |
Old colonel2
Replies: 8
Views: 345
|
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2024 3:58 pm Subject: Comparing Modern & Classic SXS 16 gauge Grouse Guns. |
The challenge in comparing modern BLE gun to vintage guns is littered with the difference in manufacturing technologies, and the cost of hand fitting.
Working men in 1910 were relatively speaking l ... |
| Topic: Comparing Modern & Classic SXS 16 gauge Grouse Guns. |
Old colonel2
Replies: 8
Views: 345
|
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2024 3:58 pm Subject: Comparing Modern & Classic SXS 16 gauge Grouse Guns. |
The challenge in comparing modern BLE gun to vintage guns is littered with the difference in manufacturing technologies, and the cost of hand fitting.
Working men in 1910 were relatively speaking l ... |
| Topic: To Mike from Topeka: Received the Rem 16ga hulls you sent. |
Old colonel2
Replies: 1
Views: 195
|
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2024 8:46 am Subject: To Mike from Topeka: Received the Rem 16ga hulls you sent. |
Enjoy, I need nothing in return.
I liked the Pheasant Book you wrote |
| Topic: boss copper plated bismuth in fixed choke belgien A-5 |
Old colonel2
Replies: 17
Views: 4303
|
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2024 1:56 pm Subject: boss copper plated bismuth in fixed choke belgien A-5 |
| Better to ask, than hold back |
| Topic: boss copper plated bismuth in fixed choke belgien A-5 |
Old colonel2
Replies: 17
Views: 4303
|
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2024 4:17 pm Subject: boss copper plated bismuth in fixed choke belgien A-5 |
| Duplicate |
| Topic: boss copper plated bismuth in fixed choke belgien A-5 |
Old colonel2
Replies: 17
Views: 4303
|
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2024 4:15 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: boss copper plated bismuth in fixed choke belgien A-5 |
Old colonel2
Replies: 17
Views: 4303
|
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2024 6:56 pm Subject: boss copper plated bismuth in fixed choke belgien A-5 |
| I have used boss copper plated bismuth through both modified and full choke in vintage side by sides without issue |
| Topic: Some pics of my 2023 Season |
Old colonel2
Replies: 12
Views: 1307
|
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2024 8:34 pm Subject: Some pics of my 2023 Season |
| Very nice |
| Topic: Damascus, (edited)! |
Old colonel2
Replies: 16
Views: 3816
|
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2023 3:37 pm Subject: Damascus, (edited)! |
Where the thin spots are does matter. Thin spots farther down the bore nearer the muzzle, but not too close to the choke do not concern me as much as nearer the chamber.
On powders for Damascus 12 ... |
| Topic: Damascus, (edited)! |
Old colonel2
Replies: 16
Views: 3816
|
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2023 8:53 am Subject: Damascus, (edited)! |
Have you measured wall thickness, while possibly made lightweight it could be the result of polishing bores and refinishing the browning that it arrives at 6lb 2oz.
I am always leery of guns too li ... |
| Topic: SxS gun care tips |
Old colonel2
Replies: 28
Views: 30539
|
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2023 9:07 am Subject: SxS gun care tips |
Before oiling, I use renaissance wax generously on all edges of the action especially on all wood to metal spots, this provide some seal to out water. I also do the forend.
I oil the barrels and a ... |
| Topic: Traditional fair chase Grouse hunting here in Pa |
Old colonel2
Replies: 39
Views: 28513
|
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2023 4:46 pm Subject: Fair Chase |
What constitutes fair chase in hunting is subjective. Like most I was raised with respecting rules like only firing on the wing and never ground sluicing anything.
We hunted for sport and food in ... |
| Topic: Peters shells. Collect them or shoot them? |
Old colonel2
Replies: 9
Views: 4489
|
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2023 6:44 pm Subject: Peters shells. Collect them or shoot them? |
| Put a box aside, the best condition etc, then shoot the rest. Unless you are dove shooting you maybe surprised how long a few boxes last. |
