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Originally Posted by William Davis
Gun details aside most factory 16g field loads are too strong to shoot comfortably in my Parker’s. I often buy Herters 1 oz field loads shoot them in a Remington pump & save the hulls to load for the SXS guns. Not a good load for my Trojan, way too much recoil for my Parker Hammer 16 .
Thing about 16s do you want them to perform like 12s or 20s. Targets I use RST or load to duplicate RST 3/4 oz. at 1180 FPS. Live birds 7/8 makes a fine 16g load. Either one 20 g dublicate. When I want 1 oz I use a 12g.
On low pressure, it’s a result of the components, primarily the powder. Wad too. Major manufacturers looking to save money can load faster powders with smaller charges resulting in higher pressure and recoil. Note Reserchers post quoting “Progressive “ powders in period shells. Most modern field loads don’t use more expensive progressive powders. Shoot one of RSTs 12 G loads and the same shot weight and velocity Winchester 12 G Walmart pack, you will see significant difference in recoil, and likely much higher pressure. OK in a modern gun recipe for trouble in a fine old SXS . Save money by using appropriate shells at higher cost and avoid expensive stock repairs.
William
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Thank you William, that is helpful. I want gun shooting more like a 20. So its really the type powder thats the biggest difference maker. Not certain about wads or shot cups. Do the RST's say they use the progressive powders? which I think just means slower burning. BTw did used to reload shells so understand about those slower burning powders we used on reloads. Shooting lefty as kid and having a Remington 1100 made for righties in a dove field with those shells and unburned powder blowing across your face, now that is a teaching moment.
I have an old Browning A5 16 gauge hand me down that came to the arsenal via wifes grandfather and dad. It just sits in back corner of case. I guess we can just burn those shells thru that gun if push comes to shove.