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< 16ga. Ammunition & Reloading ~ Reference Guide Suggestions |
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Fri Feb 08, 2019 7:51 pm
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I have some years experience reloading metallic cartridges, however I have never even witnessed any shotgun shell reloading. I also do not have any friends around here that do. Therefore, I'm on my own getting started, kinda late to the party, and figure I should start out reading a few very good references on the subj. Would like advice on which books to start reading, and purchase as reference guides for my bench. Any advice would be appreciated. |
_________________ 1929 Thomas Bland 16ga SxS 28"
1947 Browning A5 16ga 28"
1948 BRNO 16ga SxS 27.5"
1949 Stevens 530 16ga SxS 28"
1950 Stevens 311A 12ga SxS 30"
1952 BRNO 12ga SxS 28.25"
1963 Superposed O/U 12ga 27"
1968 V Bernardelli SxS 12ga 28" |
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Fri Feb 08, 2019 8:17 pm
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Joined: 16 Jul 2015
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Location: Hudson,Wy
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Are you looking for "how to" manuals, data manuals, or other? The Lyman Shotshell Handbooks are good. I also recommend finding a copy of "Shotgunning: The Art and the Science" by Bob Brister. Bob's book and any information from Tom Roster will give you a better understanding about shotshell performance and pellet behavior. There is a tremendous amount of hype in the shotshell world and after conducting a lot of my own tests and experiments I will say that those two gave information that is mighty accurate. |
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Sat Feb 09, 2019 3:29 am
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Joined: 15 Dec 2005
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Location: missouri
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Lyman's 5th edition shot shell manual is a good reference and will get you going.
BPI publishes plenty of stuff, what's good and what isn't from them is up for debate. |
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Sat Feb 09, 2019 4:09 am
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Joined: 06 Oct 2007
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Location: West MI
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All good advice, I'll add; Reloading For Shotgunner's Fackler & McPherson |
_________________ Sorry, I'm a Duck Hunter so shouldn't be held strictly responsible for my actions between Oct 1st and ice up. |
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Sat Feb 09, 2019 9:14 pm
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Joined: 22 Jan 2015
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Well looks like plenty to pick from. Thanks |
_________________ 1929 Thomas Bland 16ga SxS 28"
1947 Browning A5 16ga 28"
1948 BRNO 16ga SxS 27.5"
1949 Stevens 530 16ga SxS 28"
1950 Stevens 311A 12ga SxS 30"
1952 BRNO 12ga SxS 28.25"
1963 Superposed O/U 12ga 27"
1968 V Bernardelli SxS 12ga 28" |
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Sun Feb 10, 2019 4:19 am
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Joined: 30 Dec 2012
Posts: 269
Location: Chocolate City, Florida
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16GAwaterfowler wrote: |
Lyman's 5th edition shot shell manual is a good reference and will get you going.
BPI publishes plenty of stuff, what's good and what isn't from them is up for debate.
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+1
The hull photos will help you with ID to some extent. Get a variety and disect them for reference. |
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