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08-11-2020, 07:34 PM | #23 | ||||||
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Its really tempting for me to buy a Parker 16 gauge , the RST loads arent that expensive for it . But I have a list of about 5 guns I am thinking of buying so im not sure yet If I will pickup another sxs or not .
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08-12-2020, 01:04 AM | #24 | ||||||
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I have a half dozen Parker 16’s now and there’s still one or two other Parker 16’s I’d like to acquire .
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08-12-2020, 08:06 AM | #25 | ||||||
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I once owned a short ten LC Smith and handloaded for it, all the way down to one ounce. Never considered trying it on doves. I have so many other sub-gauge doubles that are more suited to dove shooting. My personal preference in shot size is 8s in the first two seasons, then 7 1/2s on the more mature, tough migratory birds. From 7/8 to 1 oz. of shot is all I've ever felt I needed, with enough choke, and I'll admit to liking tight chokes. Pattern density is what kills. One can achieve sufficient density with lighter payloads by going to tighter chokes. I'd never consider 1 1/4 oz. of shot for doves. Way too much overkill.
Milton, you'd love a 16 with one ounce of shot on late season doves. The DHE 16/20 with 32" barrels in both gauges, that I acquired late last year, is a dream come true on doves. I call it my "peanut field gun". SRH |
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Problem is two very nice 10 gauge doubles just popped up for sale I cant stop myself from buying them when I see one that catches my attention . |
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08-13-2020, 10:43 PM | #27 | ||||||
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you gona have to look long and hard to find a bigger 10 ga than you already got...ha charlie
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But yes I think the only 10 bigger than a 6 frame would be if someone had a 7 frame 10 gauge . I wouldnt mind finding a beat up or well used double 8 if one came along . |
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08-14-2020, 02:33 PM | #29 | ||||||
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that's got to be a record for weight for a 20 ga... charlie
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