Westley Richards Shotgun Cartridges?

Mike Stahle · 02-01-2011, 08:15 PM

I’m on an ammo. quest, and need some (lots'a:-) input.
Any of you ever use this brand in the 16-ga. classic game load?
1 oz. or 7/8 oz. ?? There rated at 1350 fps.
There a 2 1/2” shell, should be right for my 2 9/16” chambers.
I will be using these for an upcoming pheasant hunt. At the same
time I don’t want to beat myself nor that little 0 frame VH up to bad.

http://www.westleyrichards.com/gun/ammo_shot.html

10ga Hammer · 02-01-2011, 08:25 PM

I know I personally don't like 1350 fps in a light 0 frame gun. Have had great success with RST's at 1150/1200.
http://www.rstshells.com/rst_classic...shotshells.htm

Jeff K. · 02-01-2011, 10:32 PM

That sounds like a pretty hot load for an 0 frame gun. My guess is that it would be as hard on you as on 80 year old wood. Rst or polywad vinager loads would be much more comfortable to shoot.

Mike Stahle · 02-02-2011, 06:30 AM

Thanks for the input guys, I agree…
Seems the hot ticket over on the 16-ga. forum
are the RST paper rounds. In my mind vintage
SxS’s and paper shell’s just seem right together anyway.

Bill Murphy · 02-02-2011, 08:41 AM

Check on the RSTshells.com website for availability of paper 16s. I believe they are on the list.

TPH · 02-03-2011, 10:09 AM

http://www.neweraammunition.com/

Brian loads some very nice low-pressure 16's and will custom load anything you want, within reason.