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| < 16ga. General Discussion ~ THE ANNOUNCEMENT THAT WE ALL HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR . |
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Tue Jun 17, 2008 6:13 am
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| Dave Erickson wrote: |
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an older Wingmaster with a 24" aftermarket (Hastings) barrel. I ran 9 straight ruffed grouse (3 trips) and 22-24 wild pheasants with that gun.
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You put a French barrel on an 870?
Huh. You think you know a guy. |
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Tue Jun 17, 2008 6:21 am
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| Made in France? I didn't know that....bought it through Cabela's. Maybe I need to start looking for a Robust or maybe a Darne! |
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Tue Jun 17, 2008 6:34 am
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| I think all Hastings barrels are made by Verney-Carron. Hence all the markings on the bottom... |
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Tue Jun 17, 2008 7:46 am
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| dogon wrote: |
Let's see the 24" barrels will perform as far as loads go, but they will fall short when talking follow through momentum, the look will be that of a coach/cowboy action shooter, as far as feel it will probably be butt heavy due to the short barrels.
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I don't think there's much chance that this gun will be noticeably butt heavy. The balance of my 16 ga. BPS upland with 24" barrels is decidedly barrel heavy. Overall length is the same as my SXSs with 28" barrels. The long BPS frame, magazine tube and large rib -- not to mention shells in the magazine -- put most weight forward. I don't recall exactly, but the balance point is more than 5" forward of the trigger.
It sounds as though the buttstock is being thinned down a bit too. The balance and handling of this gun could be very nice.
I think the gun looks fine with the 24" barrel. It would look a little better and be a bit lighter if the magazine tube was shortened as was done with the Remington Special Fields. |
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Tue Jun 17, 2008 8:07 am
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| Nice work , Charles . Thank you . |
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Tue Jun 17, 2008 8:33 am
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So many toys, so little $$. 
PostOak, I'm looking forward to seeing yours at our next SC shoot. 
Thanks, Charles,
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Tue Jun 17, 2008 8:36 am
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Thanks for all your efforts Thinman!!
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Tue Jun 17, 2008 10:05 am
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| I think it's an excellent effort. The plain barrel, silver receiver, and straight stock should make it top out below 6.5 lbs. Although I prefer doubles, this would be an excellent quail, grouse, hun and chukar gun, where fast handling is needed, and a great backup gun. Well done Charles, thank you. If I had the extra $, I would definitely get one. |
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Tue Jun 17, 2008 11:56 am
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Charles,
Thanks for the outstanding job and all the effort it took!
Paul |
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Tue Jun 17, 2008 12:36 pm
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| Do members need to do anything to enter the lottery, or are we automatically entered? |
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Tue Jun 17, 2008 1:05 pm
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| Way to go. Can't wait to see one. |
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Tue Jun 17, 2008 4:43 pm
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Hey found an old modem in an old computer and know what it works !
If you have a 16GA SOCIETY MEMBER LOGO beside your post you have to do EXACTLY NOTHING YOUR IN THE DRAWING , GOOD LUCK !!!
If you DO NOT HAVE A LOGO beside your posting and have already paid then you need to contact the MANAGING DIRECTOR and let him know that you have already paid your dues and he will post YOUR LOGO FOR YOU .
IF YOU HAVE NOT JOINED THEN YOU WILL HAVE TO PAY YOUR DUES , RECEIVE YOUR SHOOTING BAG AND LOGO then you will AUTOMATICALY BE IN THE DRAWING
THE DRAWING WILL TAKE PLACE WHEN THE # 1 GUN ARRIVES AT ARCADIA SPORTING GOODS ..
YOU CAN CALL SCOTT PARTRIDGE AT ARCADIA SPORTING GOODS FOR INFORMATION WHEN THAT TIME WILL BE .
I thank you all for your support , this is but a small step in the direction that we all want to go for our beloved 16ga .
LONG LIVE THE 16GA.
SO IT BEGINS !
Regards Charles[/b] |
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Tue Jun 17, 2008 6:00 pm
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Thanks Nick for all that you have done & continue to do.
Scott |
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Tue Jun 17, 2008 8:10 pm
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Thanks Charles - any chance you will have one to show off at the St. Louis sxs shoot this weekend???
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Dr. 16 Gauge |
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Tue Jun 17, 2008 8:21 pm
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Charles,
Good job, I hunted most of my youth with a 16 ga 870. Regards, Larry |
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