Topic: Conversion of Fed shells to Roll Crimp |
pbeaver
Replies: 8
Views: 6021 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2019 7:07 am Subject: Conversion of Fed shells to Roll Crimp |
I think I would buy a couple of boxes of RST #6 loads and see if you think the bigger shot makes a difference before going to all of that trouble. I am not familiar with the article you referred to, ... |
Topic: Need Ideas For Shim Stock |
pbeaver
Replies: 17
Views: 14623 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2019 8:04 pm Subject: Need Ideas For Shim Stock |
Acraglass? |
Topic: 2019 Xmas Giveaway |
pbeaver
Replies: 87
Views: 50929 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2019 7:46 pm Subject: 2019 Xmas Giveaway |
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Topic: 1100 Hull Catcher |
pbeaver
Replies: 9
Views: 6355 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2019 12:50 pm Subject: 1100 Hull Catcher |
I have read of people using a rare earth magnet on the side of a steel receiver to catch hulls. This obviously won't work on hulls with real brass instead of brass played steel. Has anyone tried it? ... |
Topic: 16ga of the rifle world |
pbeaver
Replies: 99
Views: 66980 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Wed May 02, 2018 8:19 am Subject: 16ga of the rifle world |
I have always been a fan of the .250 Ackley, but Mr. Ackley's version of the .250 Savage has no off the shelf ammo. We may be able to include it though, since the factory ammo can be used and then cas ... |
Topic: Cheddite hulls purple and green |
pbeaver
Replies: 10
Views: 8985 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2018 7:49 pm Subject: Cheddite hulls purple and green |
No. They are a different color.
Phil |
Topic: Franchi Instinct SL 16ga |
pbeaver
Replies: 19
Views: 19552 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 5:45 pm Subject: Franchi Instinct SL 16ga |
Pic does not show extended tubes. Specs are thin so wonder if it’s flush tubes or fixed chokes??
Btw the tubes that come with the gun are made in Italy. The tubes franchi sells here are made in t ... |
Topic: 2017 XMAS GIVE AWAY, DR 16 WADS . |
pbeaver
Replies: 85
Views: 49385 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2017 5:58 pm Subject: 2017 XMAS GIVE AWAY, DR 16 WADS . |
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Topic: 2017 XMAS GIVE AWAY, DR 16 WADS . |
pbeaver
Replies: 85
Views: 49385 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2017 4:55 pm Subject: 2017 XMAS GIVE AWAY, DR 16 WADS . |
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Topic: Recoil operated shotguns |
pbeaver
Replies: 21
Views: 15511 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2017 6:43 am Subject: Recoil operated shotguns |
The shotguns were "optimized" for the ammo that was in production when they were designed.... so like Dale said, if you are going to load lighter, you need to find a load that meets the amou ... |
Topic: heavy loads in 16g |
pbeaver
Replies: 25
Views: 19185 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2017 5:17 pm Subject: heavy loads in 16g |
I have not loaded any heavy 16s, but I have heard good things about longshot. You don't need a load that heavy to cleanly take a pheasant. Have you considered buying a box of factory ammo for this p ... |
Topic: Gun smith |
pbeaver
Replies: 16
Views: 15577 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2017 5:36 am Subject: Gun smith |
I've had Mike do several guns for me. From here in Georgia to New England and back 8 days on all jobs. I think he had his shop set up in the mail truck. Gil
You guys are making me nervous. I s ... |
Topic: Chance to get 16 ga. B&P ammo |
pbeaver
Replies: 12
Views: 12092 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2017 7:01 am Subject: Chance to get 16 ga. B&P ammo |
It's not on the site. They are soliciting emails to k.mccormick@aerostarglobal.com with the topic heading "Back order for 16 ga shells" to be put on the wait list. They are getting 2 5/8in ... |
Topic: Shot size measurement-"smallish" #6 |
pbeaver
Replies: 17
Views: 12810 |
Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2017 6:54 am Subject: Shot size measurement-"smallish" #6 |
If you are willing to use factory ammo, see the topic for B&P ammo that was just started. The B&P #6 shot I've checked in the past measured about .105. I didn't check hardness, but they patt ... |
Topic: "Is Hunting a Sport?" |
pbeaver
Replies: 61
Views: 31860 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2017 6:36 am Subject: "Is Hunting a Sport?" |
We can buy our sporting firearms in sporting goods stores. If you subscribe to "if you don't use a ball and you can drink while doing it, it isn't a sport", it technically fits....shot=litt ... |