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< 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading ~ 16 ga Load (2 9/16") |
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Sat Mar 10, 2018 9:52 am
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Joined: 12 Feb 2014
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Location: Chesterfield VA
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I picked up a red and green Remington box at an auction site. . Ammo was made in Mexico.
Box is full and shells are plastic with an overshot wad. I can interpret the Spanish (smokeless, waterproof, non-corrosive). There is a single "0" on a sticky label. I have no idea how many shot are in this size and I hate to sacrifice a round to find out. Anyone know?
I don't use any of the photo hosts, so I can't post pictures. [Anyone willing to accept an email and do the post? I've resized the pictures so I won't blow up your email.] |
_________________ John
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Sun Mar 11, 2018 1:31 pm
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Joined: 16 Jul 2015
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Location: Hudson,Wy
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The best I can tell its that those may be size "0" buckshot. If so, I would imagine 8 or 9 pellets would be the payload. Buckshot loads generally give away their identity since the hull will look a bit lumpy where the monster pellets lay inside. |
_________________ Only catch snowflakes on your tongue AFTER the birds fly south for the winter... |
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Tue Mar 13, 2018 12:44 pm
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Joined: 12 Feb 2014
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Location: Chesterfield VA
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Surprisingly few lumpy looking shells. Rather than sacrifice one by surgery, I guess I’ll just wait and shoot one. Novel idea!
However, my 16 is propositioned in another state, so I may be forced to pick up another shooter (see WTB ad) |
_________________ John
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Tue Mar 13, 2018 9:02 pm
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Joined: 16 Jul 2015
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Location: Hudson,Wy
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Hold one in front of a very bright light. Plastic hulls are sort of a see through proposition if enough light is used. Some more than others. |
_________________ Only catch snowflakes on your tongue AFTER the birds fly south for the winter... |
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Wed Mar 14, 2018 2:36 am
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Joined: 15 Dec 2005
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Location: missouri
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