Topic: 16ga Franchi Instinct Sideplate |
bbrown
Replies: 0
Views: 146 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2024 2:03 pm Subject: 16ga Franchi Instinct Sideplate |
While my third kid was at Hunter’s Safety today, I had a minute to stick my head in a LGS and they had an Instinct Sideplate on the shelf. I have heard these are FAIR made guns out of Italy. Great w ... |
Topic: Wow! |
bbrown
Replies: 7
Views: 2179 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2023 8:31 am Subject: Wow! |
His eyes say a lot. |
Topic: 16ga Kent Ultimate Traditional Upland |
bbrown
Replies: 4
Views: 1306 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2022 6:00 am Subject: 16ga Kent Ultimate Traditional Upland |
Thanks for the replies. I do not know how they differ. I haven’t been able to get my hands on any of the new ones.
Bill, if you do happen across those, even if they are just two boxes I would be i ... |
Topic: 16ga Kent Ultimate Traditional Upland |
bbrown
Replies: 4
Views: 1306 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2022 7:41 am Subject: 16ga Kent Ultimate Traditional Upland |
Years ago when my father gave me my 16ga Model 12 he also handed me a flat of 16ga Kent 1oz #6 Ultimate Traditional Upland lead shells. K162UG28-6. This gun loves those shells and I only have 9 rounds ... |
Topic: Primers |
bbrown
Replies: 11
Views: 2226 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2022 8:12 am Subject: Primers |
Scheels in KC had CCI small rifle last week. $69.99/1000. First I’d seen since 2020. Had some 209s for the same price. Didn’t need them that bad. Hope you find some.
-Ben |
Topic: Only One Gun |
bbrown
Replies: 40
Views: 8564 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2022 6:54 pm Subject: Only One Gun |
My 16ga Mod 12 that my father gave me and his father gave him whose brother-in-law bought it new in 1948. Wouldn’t part with it for a Purdey or a Model 21 with all the engraving. The connection to t ... |
Topic: 1897 Refinishing |
bbrown
Replies: 18
Views: 9040 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2021 12:26 pm Subject: 1897 Refinishing |
Beautiful, KGB. Love that klickety-klack of those 97s. |
Topic: My wife looked in the closet and I am “over spent!” |
bbrown
Replies: 18
Views: 10015 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns Wanted or For Sale
Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2021 12:27 pm Subject: My wife looked in the closet and I am “over spent!” |
When I got married I asked my dad “What’s the one piece of advice you’d give me as I go into this marriage?” His response: “Love her like Christ loves the church, and never sneak a gun past her.”
W ... |
Topic: 2020 hunting season photos-- lets see them |
bbrown
Replies: 129
Views: 42775 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2020 9:23 pm Subject: 2020 hunting season photos-- lets see them |
Really nice buck, and a sweet gun! Whitetail with a vintage 16ga, well done!
-Ben |
Topic: Best base layer for well below freezing temps? |
bbrown
Replies: 20
Views: 13690 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2020 4:56 am Subject: Best base layer for well below freezing temps? |
I switched to Firstlite merino base layers a couple years ago and they are excellent. Very light, but very warm. They also dry very quickly when you sweat and keep your temp regulated even in warmer w ... |
Topic: Weaver choke tubes |
bbrown
Replies: 2
Views: 2971 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2020 9:36 am Subject: Weaver choke tubes |
Ebay occasionally has them for sale. We’ll keep our eyes out for you.
I have an old Mod 97 Winchester with the same system. I have Imp Cyl and Imp Modified. I would think with your two chokes you ... |
Topic: Pretty disgusted with Bass Pro Shop & Cabela's |
bbrown
Replies: 21
Views: 21898 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2019 4:03 pm Subject: Pretty disgusted with Bass Pro Shop & Cabela's |
Not to bring up a dead thread, just an update from the KC Cabelas.
Went to Cabela's after work just to browse used guns and check their 16ga ammo, and a manager walked up and ask if he could help ... |
Topic: Please help support the site |
bbrown
Replies: 102
Views: 476883 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Thu May 30, 2019 8:40 pm Subject: Please help support the site |
Sorry I am late to the party, but thanks for the upkeep of the site. Paypal donation was a great way to set this up. Keep up the good work! |
Topic: Is Unique Powder cleaning up its act? |
bbrown
Replies: 7
Views: 6051 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2019 11:35 am Subject: Is Unique Powder cleaning up its act? |
Now that you said something, yes I believe it is burning cleaner. I use it for 45acp mostly, and I have noticed that my 1911 has been not as dirty the last couple of times shooting. Between that and s ... |
Topic: Is Unique Powder cleaning up its act? |
bbrown
Replies: 7
Views: 6051 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2019 11:14 am Subject: Is Unique Powder cleaning up its act? |
Now that you said something, yes I believe it is burning cleaner. I use it for 45acp mostly, and I have noticed that my 1911 has been not as dirty the last couple of times shooting. Between that and s ... |