My favorite configuration...16 "O" frames..

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Todd Poer

What is the difference in weight from say a similar barreled 16 gauge between a 1 or 0 Frame.

Odd as it may seem Todd, there are some 16 0-frames that outweigh some 16 1-frames and some 16 1-frames that are much lighter than a lot of 16 0-frames.
I had a Trojan 16 on the 1-frame with 26" barrels that was unbelievably light and agile. I wound up selling it to my brother-in-law because he borrowed it for a season and kept it for the next two seasons so I told him I'd sell it to him. Took me three years to get the money.

"Never a borrower nor a lender be.".....especially when family is involved.



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[Jerry VanHorn]

I have a case of RST 16s..3/4 oz. on the way..and a pair of 16 ga. inserts for my 10 ga. lifter. I have 2 other 16 VH O frames. One is a 26" straight grip that Brad B. should have the color done on this month..and another VH ..28" pistol grip. That takes care of the kids and grandkids !..The 16 hammer is in a restored 2 gun motor case..with my LC Smith 16 hammer.. Now..if I just had a Woodie ....

[edgarspencer]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

there are some 16 0-frames that outweigh some 16 1-frames and some 16 1-frames that are much lighter than a lot of 16 0-frames.

[Keith Doty]

Easy fix for the tight chokes without boring them out is some spreader loads. They work well. I have used then on a 20 ga. mod x full 21 of mine for quail. Not perfect but certainly workable.

[Andy]

Originally Posted by Keith Doty

Easy fix for the tight chokes without boring them out is some spreader loads. They work well. I have used then on a 20 ga. mod x full 21 of mine for quail. Not perfect but certainly workable.

I did some with polywad inserts and they do help, but I enjoy roll crimping shells as much as I enjoy flossing my teeth. ADHD I think...

[Mike of the Mountain]

Originally Posted by Andrew Sacco

I did some with polywad inserts and they do help, but I enjoy roll crimping shells as much as I enjoy flossing my teeth. ADHD I think...

Use BP inserts and you won’t need to roll crimp.

[Andy]

Originally Posted by Mike Koneski

Use BP inserts and you won’t need to roll crimp.

Next time I'm down there Mike I'll pick your brain on this. I think I tried but couldn't get a good crimp. The roll crimped and polywad inserts really produced a nice pattern but I'm so impatient...