Old Remington 16 gauges

[3macs1]

Did Remington ever chamber a 16 gauge in the 11-47???

1148 they did

 

[antiqueguy]

The first couple 16s I bought were 2 9/16” chambered, so I started reloading for them with a 600jr and a roll crimper. I do shoot 16 occasionally for clays games and like to shoot them to stay sharp for hunting. I agree with canvasback in that, if you are primarily hunting with one, shells are no issue.

I even have a box of bismuth loads that I am saving for a special occasion (which means hunting waterfowl with my drilling - LOL). The one shell I have found to be unobtainium are brenneke slugs in 16. Not that I really need them...I just want to try them.

was it you that bought up all that odd brand of 16ga at Canadian tire on walker . and too keep the thread on track didn't Canada ammo have 16ga single shots dirt cheap awhile back

 

[dilly]

was it you that bought up all that odd brand of 16ga at Canadian tire on walker . and too keep the thread on track didn't Canada ammo have 16ga single shots dirt cheap awhile back

Not me. The bismuth I scored was in Nebraska too. It was on the shelf at Cabelas.

 

[canvasback]

Not me. The bismuth I scored was in Nebraska too. It was on the shelf at Cabelas.

Damn.....I hunt Nebraska every year. Should have dropped into the Cabelas!!! Hahahaha!

 

[canvasback]

Understand that is why it is more of an expense to get set up and easier to buy factory
If you reloaded even one of the others adding the 16ga is no big deal since you would already have many of the items you would need
Cheers

Very true but the reality is it's simply inertia. I need to get off my a$$. Plus, whenever I look at the money outlay I always thing "Reloading equipment vs new gun" and guess which wins? Haha

 

[antiqueguy]

Not me. The bismuth I scored was in Nebraska too. It was on the shelf at Cabelas.

I think it was some euro brand kind of a neon green box and was dirt cheap at something like $10 a box I should have bought it up but I don't have a 16ga still waiting on one to follow me home

 

[cant_rope_the_wind01]

1148 they did

ya that the one i'm talkin bout

 

[3macs1]

ya that the one i'm talkin bout

I don't own one but remember them and they worked well
Only 1148 I still have is a 28ga
Cheers

 

[Claven2]

FWIW, Cabelas and any number of other online ammo dealers have 16 gauge, even if you don't live in Ontario

 

[Pointersrule]

Never had a problem finding 16ga including 16ga for my Vintage SxS;s that are chambered 2-1/2", Gamebore makes a nice 2-1/2" shell, Gagnons usually has them or can order them in short lead time.......16ga is a fabulous calibre, I love it!! I have a Parker 16ga on a O Frame, it comes in just under 6lbs, a dream to carry.....I sometimes have to check that I am actually carrying a 16ga.....sorry to the OP re Remington info, I dont have any but all I can say is you will be fond of the 16ga so I say go for it!

 

[ninepointer]

The one shell I have found to be unobtainium are brenneke slugs in 16. Not that I really need them...I just want to try them.

I bought these at Epps a couple years ago:

 

[Claven2]

16 gauge is still one of the dominant hunting gauges in europe, germany in particular. It's just not popular in NA. Lots of ammo is made, and if you mail order, it can be had.

 

[struff55]

Another is the 16 ga a dead horse thread . Only 10,000’s plus posts on this topic . Go to the 16 ga society web page lots of good info there

 

[BigUglyMan]

Damn.....I hunt Nebraska every year. Should have dropped into the Cabelas!!! Hahahaha!

You need someone to order you some bismuth shells from Boss, so you have them when you arrive, naturally. $28 for a box of 20 2.75" 3,5, or 7. Or $135 for their bulk packed 100 round sacks.

 

[dilly]

I bought these at Epps a couple years ago:

AHHHHH! That's what I need!! I drove right by on the way to and from moose hunting...damn