Topic: Strap Game Vest |
Rick Grimes
Replies: 32
Views: 7792 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 4:16 am Subject: Strap Game Vest |
I like my Wingworks vest. Whatever vest you choose make sure it has a weight bearing waist belt to take the weight off your shoulders. |
Topic: Chamber length |
Rick Grimes
Replies: 2
Views: 1402 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2022 6:02 pm Subject: Chamber length |
Does the circle with 70 16 indicate 2 3/4 inch chambers in this Belgium hammergun?https://i.postimg.cc/wxWHS3Mh/IMG-6111.jpg |
Topic: 16 ga sxs exposed hammers |
Rick Grimes
Replies: 12
Views: 4530 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2022 3:59 pm Subject: 16 ga sxs exposed hammers |
https://i.postimg.cc/pybHqFvC/olga-015.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/KjgbP564/olga-029.jpg
I started with a Husqvarna Model 20 with the Lefeucheux underlever design. Many have steel barrels and all ... |
Topic: First Woodcock |
Rick Grimes
Replies: 1
Views: 2438 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2021 12:55 pm Subject: First Woodcock |
https://i.postimg.cc/857JT4vQ/IMG-4974.jpg
First woodcock of the year. The little 16 gauge "no name" Belgium hammer gun can still get the job done 135+ years after it was built. Thanks go ... |
Topic: Rio Hulls |
Rick Grimes
Replies: 4
Views: 1802 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 2:00 pm Subject: Rio Hulls |
Oh, forgot to thank you for your reply. |
Topic: Rio Hulls |
Rick Grimes
Replies: 4
Views: 1802 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 1:59 pm Subject: Rio Hulls |
I only shoot hammer guns some steel barreled some damascus barreled. I've been reloading for a good number of years and enjoy it. |
Topic: Rio Hulls |
Rick Grimes
Replies: 4
Views: 1802 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 7:37 am Subject: Rio Hulls |
Does anyone have a low pressure load for the Rio hull? Looking for a 1 oz load in the 7000 psi or lower range. |
Topic: New Setter pup |
Rick Grimes
Replies: 21
Views: 7776 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 12:45 pm Subject: New Setter pup |
Give Nigel an ear rub from me and of course give Brier one too. |
Topic: Humble hodgepodge of Husqvarna hammer guns. |
Rick Grimes
Replies: 7
Views: 5078 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2021 2:33 am Subject: Humble hodgepodge of Husqvarna hammer guns. |
Another rare hammer gun beautifully resurrected by Mark. Kudos for a job well done. He gave me a sip of the hammer gun "Kool-aid" years ago and I haven't carried a hammerless gun since. :lo ... |
Topic: 2020 hunting season photos-- lets see them |
Rick Grimes
Replies: 129
Views: 43735 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 5:53 pm Subject: 2020 hunting season photos-- lets see them |
Took my recently acquired 16ga Husky 36 out for a spin, using 2.5" roll crimped ITX #4 reloads. I LOVE this gun! Looking forward to re-working the wood and refinishing the barrels in the off se ... |
Topic: 2020 hunting season photos-- lets see them |
Rick Grimes
Replies: 129
Views: 43735 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2020 4:01 pm Subject: 2020 hunting season photos-- lets see them |
https://i.postimg.cc/7hysVvdn/IMG-6660.jpg
16 gauge Husqvarna Model 51 built in 1912 |
Topic: Just call me Ahab...H&H 16 |
Rick Grimes
Replies: 60
Views: 32577 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2020 5:49 pm Subject: Just call me Ahab...H&H 16 |
Give Brier an ear rub from me. |
Topic: Just call me Ahab...H&H 16 |
Rick Grimes
Replies: 60
Views: 32577 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2020 4:05 am Subject: Just call me Ahab...H&H 16 |
Breathtakingly beautiful. Just what I've come to expect from you. |
Topic: Cheddite hulls |
Rick Grimes
Replies: 9
Views: 5315 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2020 3:31 am Subject: Cheddite hulls |
Thanks for the offer Rob, but I found some. |
Topic: Cheddite hulls |
Rick Grimes
Replies: 9
Views: 5315 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2020 4:01 am Subject: Cheddite hulls |
Hi Harold
I admit to being a little lazy and mostly post now on facebook because it's quicker and easier. Getting slower in my old age (like most of us) but still plodding along. My ... |