Parker 16ga. Ammo. ?
 

Question for you 16ga. guys.
What 2 1/2” ammo. should I start out with?
I’m thinking a 1oz. paper load in the RST or New Era brand.

I shoot a D grade 16 hammer and just love the RST 2 1/2 lite , a plastic shell.

Don't have a 16 but shot rst in my 12 and my 10 and love it never shot the other so can't say about it. ch

I've used both and both are equally outstanding!

Brian Erickson of New Era will load you specialty loads if needed.

Mark

Next question:
What shot charge do ya’ll find give the best results?
Hopefully this is not coming across as a dumb question.
Please do keep in mind I have never owned or even fired a .16 gauge. :)

Mike, that's a subjective question. What do you intend to shoot with your 'new' 16 ga.?
Different guns produce different results with different loads...... does that make sense?

Well, you'll have to experiment with different loads to determine which loads perform best with your gun.

Clays till Sept. Then Dove.
Maybe ordering a mixed flat would be a good idea to start out with.

My preference would be RST 2 1/2 Lites loaded with #8 shot for both.

1 oz. 7/8 oz. or 3/4 oz. ?
Decisions decisions...:)

I'll second that.. I also tried the Polywad 2.5" Vintager with #7.5, but like the RSTs #8 a bit better.

John

Mike

I have 5's, 6's & 7's of the RST 1oz Lites on hand. If you'd like to pattern a few before you buy a flat, give me a ring.

Cheers
Marc

Thanks Marc,
sounds good :)

I think the 7/8 oz. would be quite sufficient.

I found this info. to be helpful.
http://www.16ga.com/history.html

Alex Pape of RST recommended to me to use 7/8 oz for sporting clays. I bought and used those in cylinder bore 16 gauge barrels and broke targets out to 40 yards. I'm an average wingshot at best so I'll give credit to the ammunition!

Mark

thats what ive been reloading in the 16 ga 7/8 ounce shot...makes a fine game load...plenty of power and lite on the shoulder and not to bad on the pocket book.... charlie