reloading 16 ga

[6pt-Sika]

I started loading the 16 using WIN WSF about the time WIN brought out the WAA16 wad . Since that time I’ve used Universal Clays some , Unique a fair amount , SR7625 a fair amount and maybe 8-10 pounds of SR4756 in a load the guy I bought several thousand WIN smooth red AA style hulls from . It’s worth noting all the 16’s I loaded were ounce loads .

[bob lyons]

Clarke
I had the following issue with the Focci 12 gauge hulls. They are somewhat flimsy compared to AA.
I had a bunch of them that I cut down to 2-1/2 inches and reloaded them.
While I was shooting them the gun (Parker ) would not close completely.
I witched to another gun ( not a Parker) and they worked fine.
Once I got home I check the other shells I had reloaded and found about 1/2 of the had the same issue .
I then tried them in other 12 gauge guns.
What I found out was the metal base seems to have a variance in the manufacture.
So they all worked fine in old hammer guns and they worked in a Blaser and Kreighoff.
I would try them once you have deprimed and resized the case and see if the fit in your gun.
I have discarded the ones I have and will find another hull that works.
Bob

[Harold Pickens]

On its way Clarke, hope it's useful. Also have files of regular pressure loads. Theses all came off the 16 ga Forum years ago

[Andy]

Clark, are those the only hulls you have, or that you prefer to load? Seems like worlds open up for the 16 with 2 1/2" Cheddite hulls. I've loaded those in 12 and they're good for one reload, seemed a bit floppy after that but that might just be a faulty observation as I was just starting out. I can reload Cheddite's a number of times and STS or Gun Clubs like 45,000 times.

[edgarspencer]

Originally Posted by Andrew Sacco

Clark, are those the only hulls you have, or that you prefer to load? Seems like worlds open up for the 16 with 2 1/2" Cheddite hulls. I've loaded those in 12 and they're good for one reload, seemed a bit floppy after that but that might just be a faulty observation as I was just starting out. I can reload Cheddite's a number of times and STS or Gun Clubs like 45,000 times.

I throw my Cheddites out when I get too embarrassed when people see how dirty they are. My Scots family would deny any relationship.

[Clark McCombe]

I have some of these Fiocchi to use up, didn't want to just throw them out, but I may wind up doing that. I also have some 2 1/2 RST which Im guessing are the same as Cheddite.
I have some 2 1/2 cheddites ordered as well.
Just got my 16 ga loader last week. Anxious to get started !

[Andy]

Hahahaha!! I was there. Now I can fill a landfill with hulls I will never use. My simple advice is get a short kit for the MEC and stick with 2.5 cheddite. If you need any I can send you some PM me.

[Brett Trimble]

Clark,

Here’s a low pressure 7/8 oz load with Cheddite 2 1/2 hulls and longshot FWIW..

Brett

[Harold Pickens]

That looks like a nice low pressure load, Brett, I think I'll try it.

[Brett Trimble]

Harold,

I should have mentioned that these loads were
roll crimped. I have similar loads with Unique, Universal Clays and Green dot as well.

Best,
Brett