Topic: Alliant BE-86 |
duckdup
Replies: 22
Views: 6647 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2023 5:59 am Subject: BE-86 |
BE-86 has become my favorite 45 Colt powder (previously Unique had been my choice for nearly 45 years in both Colt & 16ga). It runs up the pressure a bit faster than Unique with heavy loads in the ... |
Topic: Lube revisited |
duckdup
Replies: 15
Views: 3530 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2023 9:07 pm Subject: Lube revisited |
Brake caliper lube for the pivot. Water, pressure, heat, & cold resistant for 60-80,000 miles. T-9 on everything else... |
Topic: After Thanksgiving dinner: |
duckdup
Replies: 3
Views: 1194 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2022 5:00 pm Subject: After Thanksgiving dinner: |
Pleasantly plumped... |
Topic: 16ga Brass Hulls in stock at MidwayUSA |
duckdup
Replies: 0
Views: 836 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2022 7:10 am Subject: 16ga Brass Hulls in stock at MidwayUSA |
FYI,
Just received an email from Midway that the MagTech/CBC brass 16ga hulls are in stock. There is a limit of two boxes. $39.99/box. Not a bargain, but available.
Cheers! |
Topic: Hand loading guide out there somewhere? |
duckdup
Replies: 12
Views: 3729 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2022 4:25 pm Subject: Hand loading guide out there somewhere? |
AKDan,
Thanks for that reference to the PDF. Fun coincidence for me on page 171, I have the Leupold redo of the Lyman Alaskan 2.5 scope advertised there. Serious nostalgia PDF... |
Topic: Hand loading guide out there somewhere? |
duckdup
Replies: 12
Views: 3729 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2022 7:08 pm Subject: Hand loading guide out there somewhere? |
fishrising,
When you make a living in the digital world, analog is a mind clearing and expanding change. Old school rocks. I use Maximumsmoke's recommended hybrid process with an old roll crimper or ... |
Topic: AA Spreader Load |
duckdup
Replies: 16
Views: 5562 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2022 9:05 pm Subject: AA Spreader Load |
FYI - American Rifleman Jan 2022 issue has a spreader recipe for WAA16 wads, AA CF hulls, and home made spreader insert. Clay Buster wad C010016 is listed as an option for the discontinued Winchester ... |
Topic: Shot available in your area? |
duckdup
Replies: 17
Views: 9140 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2021 6:32 pm Subject: Shot available in your area? |
Scheels in Overland Park, Ks has had lead shot available on my previous three visits. I've picked up a couple bags each time for $39 to $49 depending on size. High hardness, Lawrence & Eagle brand ... |
Topic: I’m considering a 16 gauge flintlock fowler |
duckdup
Replies: 44
Views: 31652 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2021 9:22 am Subject: I’m considering a 16 gauge flintlock fowler |
Fun to revisit this topic thread. Just thinking about another fowler...
Bill K. "It’s a romantic notion, but not practical." could be said for all hunting in this century. Please don't ke ... |
Topic: BPS vs M37 |
duckdup
Replies: 34
Views: 13165 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2021 9:20 pm Subject: BPS vs M37 |
Had a 37 which replaced a pair of Model 12s (16 & 12), still have BPS. Twin bars & top safety with a straight stock of the upland BPS sold me. Also, the 37 I had rattled a lot more when stalki ... |
Topic: Lee Loader for 16ga |
duckdup
Replies: 14
Views: 6046 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2021 6:20 pm Subject: Lee Loader for 16ga |
I keep one for testing new loads. It is faster than adjusting the Sizemaster and assuring the correct powder and shot drops. If more than ten shells are needed, the cover comes off of the MEC. Nostalg ... |
Topic: Favorite way to carry shells. |
duckdup
Replies: 29
Views: 8736 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Thu Sep 23, 2021 7:05 pm Subject: Favorite way to carry shells. |
Filson vest loops for upland, Herter's jacket loops & pouch pockets for jump shooting, and plastic ammo box from Cabela's for the duck blind and canoe. Also have deuce clips from Browning that go ... |
Topic: OT: Golden Retrievers |
duckdup
Replies: 15
Views: 5275 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2021 6:51 am Subject: OT: Golden Retrievers |
Brewster11
Yes, even a house Golden can be a good field dog that will walk your legs off. Once they get a taste of feathers, they are ready to find and retrieve all day long in all sorts of weather. ... |
Topic: OT: Golden Retrievers |
duckdup
Replies: 15
Views: 5275 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2021 3:43 pm Subject: OT: Golden Retrievers |
PS to my earlier comments on Golden Retrievers: They will eat your house if given a chance. Our first pair ate the redwood steps to our back door in an afternoon. That was the first week we had them; ... |
Topic: OT: Golden Retrievers |
duckdup
Replies: 15
Views: 5275 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2021 3:29 pm Subject: OT: Golden Retrievers |
I have the HQ issue too & Goldens are the option I use. My wife grew up with Labs & Brittany breeds but we got a pair of Goldens when we married and that was it. Nothing else will due despite ... |