16 ga

[OH Osthaus]

Rich has a serious point

I have a 16 made in 1904, later rebarrelled by Remington with 2 3/4 chambers so
I shot what ever modern 16s I could find for years- until I noticed a crack starting in the wrist - could have bought a lot of RSTs for what the restock will cost

can I prove the heavier recoil did it, no, but none of the even older guns that have a steady light recoil diet have had wood issues.

since the light shells work so well, on clays or game - i am now firmly in the better safe than sorry side of the discussion

[Michael Kitterman]

Can you recommend a favorite brand of shell in say 7 shot for Dove and Quail with lighter recoil. I don't reload so no option there.

[OH Osthaus]

http://www.rstshells.com

[C.O.B.]

RST no question about it. they will mix a case for you for different shot sizes and ship directly to your door. you can't/won't find better people to deal with.

[todd allen]

Originally Posted by Dave Noreen

Whenever I hear a load packs a mighty wallop, I think of my shoulder

[Michael Kitterman]

In doing some quick looking, I see there is another company offering Vintager shells for short chambered older doubles and Damascus barreled ones. Anyone familiar with Polywad? Ever buy from them?

[Jeff K.]

Both are good shells. Morris from RST has been a very generous sponsor for PGCA
for years.

[Bill Murphy]

RST comes to our shoots. That's enough for me.

[Michael Kitterman]

Good point! The price difference is small, I will look into placing an order with RST for short 12 and 16 ga. If they support the PGCA then I will buy from them. I will feel more comfortable shooting my 100+ year old doubles with these lower pressure shells. I have 3 Lefever and a Parker, made between 1897-1909.

[OH Osthaus]

Originally Posted by Michael Kitterman

In doing some quick looking, I see there is another company offering Vintager shells for short chambered older doubles and Damascus barreled ones. Anyone familiar with Polywad? Ever buy from them?

i have used them- no issues at all

I just prefer RST - for many of the reasons just mentioned