Topic: Why a 16 ga? |
mod11rem
Replies: 43
Views: 28459 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 10:41 am Subject: It's the right thing to do |
I killed all 119 ducks last year with a 16 ga. Every single one of my guests in my blind used 12's with those big old shoulder buster 3.5" shells. I killed more birds, faster and cleaner than an ... |
Topic: WTS - Remington 1148 in 16 gauge(available) |
mod11rem
Replies: 7
Views: 8457 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns Wanted or For Sale
Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 12:49 pm Subject: 1148 |
I'll take it. where do I send check?? I'm in west TX right now but should be back in Jonesboro, AR in a week or so. when I get home I'll give you and FFL address to ship it to. I used one on an IN dov ... |
Topic: Hunting w/ Single Barrel |
mod11rem
Replies: 8
Views: 6528 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 10:39 am Subject: one barrel |
that's how I started, at the insistence of my dad. safety number one, but he wanted me to learn to make that first shot count. my cousin had an 1100 rem. I can rember him unloading the gun at one bird ... |
Topic: Rem Express shells |
mod11rem
Replies: 14
Views: 10511 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 1:52 pm Subject: Rem Express shells |
In my limited experience with pheasants, I found that Rem Express LR 4's were great. The did the job everytime with no cripples. They used to make this load in 9's. It was my favorite for doves and ... |
Topic: Duck hunting dilemma |
mod11rem
Replies: 23
Views: 19142 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 2:40 pm Subject: Duck hunting dilemma |
Here's a recipe that will please even those who swear they've never had good duck.
filet out the breasts and cut in about two bite chunks. Marinate in Italian dressing and 1 cup of red wine. rese ... |
Topic: 16's for sale maybe |
mod11rem
Replies: 15
Views: 16394 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2007 12:42 pm Subject: 16's for sale maybe |
Jeff, I didn't answer all your questions. both plain barrels. the barrel extensions protrude about 1/8 inch on both. Of course both have "Fabrique Nationale etc." on the receiver. the 1927 ... |
Topic: 16's for sale maybe |
mod11rem
Replies: 15
Views: 16394 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2007 12:33 pm Subject: 16's for sale maybe |
Jeff, I'm back. The other gun (1927) is similarly marked. However the barrel has 645 stamped into the bottom, matching the last 3 digits of the serial number. It also has "choke 16.7" stam ... |
Topic: 16's for sale maybe |
mod11rem
Replies: 15
Views: 16394 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2007 10:56 am Subject: 16's for sale maybe |
Jeff, I figured you'd weigh in here to help out.
Both are 16's. with plain barrels.
The 1929 gun is the one with the *** on the barrel. It is clearly marked 2 3/4 in on the barrel. A 2 3/4 s ... |
Topic: 16's for sale maybe |
mod11rem
Replies: 15
Views: 16394 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 2:16 pm Subject: 16's for sale maybe |
Well here's how it went. As I expected there was more than one dealer present. Even tho it was cold as hell, quite a few folks showed up and were clearly interested in the guns.
It started off ... |
Topic: 16's for sale maybe |
mod11rem
Replies: 15
Views: 16394 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 4:53 pm Subject: 16's for sale maybe |
I'm going to the sale. Setting up to be a perfect environment. Cold as hell with a threat of sleet/snow. Should keep all the sunday cowboys away. Plus it's way out in the country just south of a town ... |
Topic: What to do with my Sweet Sixteen |
mod11rem
Replies: 6
Views: 5369 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 3:48 pm Subject: What to do with my Sweet Sixteen |
I picked up an A-5 last summer with 27.5" mod plain barrel. It kicked the crap out of west TX doves in September and then this winter I killed over 50 ducks and a few geese with it out of a pit ... |
Topic: 16's for sale maybe |
mod11rem
Replies: 15
Views: 16394 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 3:39 pm Subject: 16's for sale maybe |
There was a little box inserted in an auction notice Sunday. Several guns from a private collector for sale at auction price, no reserve. Listed was a Mod 311, 1897 Win, 2 Browning A-5's all in sixt ... |
Topic: Merry Christmas |
mod11rem
Replies: 18
Views: 14575 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 9:41 am Subject: Merry Christmas |
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.
Since joining this group about Nov last year, you guys have inspired me to really believe in the 16. ( I always did anyway, but I really thought I was ... |
Topic: chamber length |
mod11rem
Replies: 3
Views: 3723 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 9:59 am Subject: chamber length |
I was just reading the announcement about chamber lengths. Coincidentally, I saw an advertisement in Gun List by the J. C. Devine auction company. (page 121, Oct 20 issue) It lists a Model 21 Winche ... |
Topic: See!!? More people need to hunt them squirrels!! |
mod11rem
Replies: 5
Views: 6235 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 11:05 am Subject: See!!? More people need to hunt them squirrels!! |
In many parts of the country (esp here in ARK) we are experiencing an all time high rabies threat. I suspect a lot of it has to do (around here) that pelts are virtually worthless and there seems to ... |