| Topic: 20 ga. Spred-R Disks in 16 ga. shell? |
setterpie
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 Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2017 12:01 pm Subject: 20 ga. Spred-R Disks in 16 ga. shell? |
I'm talking WC & grouse, 25 yards max, most between 10-20 yards. Thanks for starting that thread; the results were interesting. I'll see what my gun does.
I think you'll be in good shape at ... |
| Topic: turning the switch on or off with your dog |
setterpie
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Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2017 11:35 am Subject: turning the switch on or off with your dog |
Over time, dogs equate certain stimuli with certain activities.
Ain't that the truth. My setter has learned that if I'm putting on one of two certain pairs of jeans it means I'm getting dressed ... |
| Topic: 20 ga. Spred-R Disks in 16 ga. shell? |
setterpie
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Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2017 7:01 am Subject: 20 ga. Spred-R Disks in 16 ga. shell? |
Read here http://www.16ga.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=19872
Thanks for pointing him to that thread!
My experience with the components I have on hand (Rem Hull, CB and Rem Wads, Int, Universal, L ... |
| Topic: Shot size measurement-"smallish" #6 |
setterpie
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Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 10:39 am Subject: Shot size measurement-"smallish" #6 |
I finally settled for 1 1/8 #6 at around 1400fps out of a M-37 16ga ,.05 choke this was over 10 years ago.
How far are you able to shoot that load/choke combo?
My full choke 37 with Remington' ... |
| Topic: 3/4 and 7/8 oz spreadload questions, and WTB Rem 16 ga hulls |
setterpie
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Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 7:45 am Subject: 3/4 and 7/8 oz spreadload questions, and WTB Rem 16 ga hulls |
Got the 20 ga inserts and loaded up:
Rem Hull
Win 209
14 gr International
Claybuster pink 16 ga wad
3/4 oz mag 9
20 ga Spred-R
Shot one at just over 20 yards. Called it a day and loaded up ... |
| Topic: Shot size measurement-"smallish" #6 |
setterpie
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Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2017 7:23 am Subject: Shot size measurement-"smallish" #6 |
| I had this same experience with desert Quail hunting. One ounce of 7.5 would just puff the crap out of the bird, feathers everywhere, no bird. If the bird lives 20 seconds after it hits the ground it ... |
| Topic: Shot size measurement-"smallish" #6 |
setterpie
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Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2017 12:33 pm Subject: Re: Shot size measurement-"smallish" #6 |
The goal here is a to find what would amount to about a #6 1/2 pellet in a high antimony offering for long range hun and chukar loads. Huns in particular are notorious wild flushers in Wyoming, eve ... |
| Topic: 3/4 and 7/8 oz spreadload questions, and WTB Rem 16 ga hulls |
setterpie
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Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2017 11:33 am Subject: 3/4 and 7/8 oz spreadload questions, and WTB Rem 16 ga hulls |
The pattern on the right is about done. It is way too open to reliably break or kill anything.
I have never been impressed by chilled shot. I want to be able to start off with the roundest shot I ... |
| Topic: 3/4 and 7/8 oz spreadload questions, and WTB Rem 16 ga hulls |
setterpie
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Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2017 7:51 am Subject: 3/4 and 7/8 oz spreadload questions, and WTB Rem 16 ga hulls |
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y121/Zarathos666/IMG_6165%20-%20Copy.jpg
Couple patterns. The one on the left is a regular load with chilled 8, not mag, and at 25 yards.
Pattern on the right ... |
| Topic: 3/4 and 7/8 oz spreadload questions, and WTB Rem 16 ga hulls |
setterpie
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Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2017 9:45 am Subject: 3/4 and 7/8 oz spreadload questions, and WTB Rem 16 ga hulls |
| I use the BPI 16 gauge spreader with 7/8 oz shot in both the RGL and Federal hulls with very good success out to about 20 yards. For a little tighter pattern I use a 20 gauge polywad spreader. Those a ... |
| Topic: 3/4 and 7/8 oz spreadload questions, and WTB Rem 16 ga hulls |
setterpie
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Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2017 9:45 am Subject: 3/4 and 7/8 oz spreadload questions, and WTB Rem 16 ga hulls |
| I use the BPI 16 gauge spreader with 7/8 oz shot in both the RGL and Federal hulls with very good success out to about 20 yards. For a little tighter pattern I use a 20 gauge polywad spreader. Those a ... |
| Topic: 3/4 and 7/8 oz spreadload questions, and WTB Rem 16 ga hulls |
setterpie
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Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2017 8:36 am Subject: 3/4 and 7/8 oz spreadload questions, and WTB Rem 16 ga hulls |
Try using chilled shot instead of hard shot in the "tight at 25 load"
It is chilled shot. I've had chilled 6 open up a 1 oz load, surprised these 8s aren't doing the same.
Spoke wil ... |
| Topic: 3/4 and 7/8 oz spreadload questions, and WTB Rem 16 ga hulls |
setterpie
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Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2017 7:13 am Subject: 3/4 and 7/8 oz spreadload questions, and WTB Rem 16 ga hulls |
| Get the easiest part out of the way first. Anyone looking to sell Rem 16 ga hulls, please contact me. Will take 6 or 8 point crimp, low or high brass, green or black. As long as they take 209 prime ... |
| Topic: Three inch 16 gauge |
setterpie
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Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 6:26 am Subject: Three inch 16 gauge |
but for someone who wants one gun to do everything, who now is confined to using a 12 ga a 16ga would be a welcome alternative.
How so? Tell me how a 3" 16 ga would in any way be a better, ... |
| Topic: Cleaner Loads |
setterpie
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Forum: 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 6:05 am Subject: Cleaner Loads |
The only time SR7625 gets dirty is using it for reduced loads. Keep the pressures over 9,000 PSI and SR7625 is spotless.
It's my experience that this holds true with all modern shotgun shell po ... |
