16 Gauge Shells

[Joe Graziano]

I have no doubt about it getting in my system. We are going in late Oct. I suspect I will be back regularly.

[Bill Murphy]

Leighton's shells seem to be 20 gauge. The 16 gauge from the same supplier are eight bucks a box, no bargain compared to the 20 gauge he cites at $5.49. If the hated, anti gun Dick's ever gets another shipment of Remington promotional 16s, they will probably be $5.49 or $5.99 on sale.

[Joe Graziano]

Much thanks for the good advice on snakes. Coming from Northern VA, I didn’t think about them.

Bill regarding the shells, I didn’t follow the reference to Leighton. Which supplier are you referring to?

[Bill Murphy]

Leighton posted a link to Academy Sports that referred to 20 gauge prices. If we follow the link, we get $8.00 16 gauge promotional loads. By the way, yesterday in Woodbridge Virginia, just outside of D.C., we read about the finding of a two headed copperhead.

[6pt-Sika]

Originally Posted by Joe Graziano

Much thanks for the good advice on snakes. Coming from Northern VA, I didn’t think about them.

Being from NOVA I would think you were well aware of all the two legged snakes in the District

[Joe Graziano]

You have no idea how accurate you are. Every day, every day. Haha.

[Cold Spring]

Here's a simple and practical solution for vintage 16 bore guns made for 2-9/16" shells that are capable of being opened to 2-3/4" - as confirmed by barrel wall measurements forward of the chambers.

1930's 16 gauge chamber reamer that was made to period 2-3/4" specs. Note the relatively short forcing cone that's only about 3/8" long as measured on the diagonal.

[C.O.B.]

Joe when your ready for your next trip give Morrison Pines a try, better yet just come with our group. We always go the last week in January for 3-4 days.

[John Bamonte]

Where can I find recipes for low pressure 16 gauge reloads? 1 oz, 7/8 oz, 3/4 oz. Hodgdon powder preferred. Thank you!

John

[William Davis]

On Hodgdons web site. Look at the Cheddite 2 1/2 data. Great 3/4 & 7/8 oz loads.

http://www.hodgdonreloading.com/data/shotgun

William