Love the 16? Then where are the shells?

[35Rem]

brockj
how often are you going to shoot steel shot? There are softer non-toxic loads that should be fine for that Remington. They are more expensive than steel, but if you don't burn a 100 every day, it's worth being able to shoot your classic.

 

[Rem-brent-browning]

Grayrock, I buy the Federal 1 oz Game Loads you mentioned at Academy at many Dallas, Grapevine, N Richland Hills, and Lewisville. #7 1/2 are great, $5.49 per box. I have purchased 1 oz Rios at Euless Gun Shop at $6.25 a box , but that was a while back. I also shoot the Rem game loads, when I can find them in #7 1/2 for $6.99, at Cabelas in Ft Worth.

I also reload when possible, which does save some money.Why don't you try your hand at reloading for the 16 bore? It's really quite fun and easy to do. You also have a ton of recipies if you join the 16ga.com reloading group.

 

[dh515]

B&P appears to be another great source for the 16.

https://www.bandpusa.com

Do a search for 16 gauge on the left side of the page.

These are high quality shells and the prices include delivery. For the quality of this ammo, delivered to your door, $6.38 a box seems like a deal. I don't have a 16, but use B&P ammo in 28, 20, and 12. Usually takes about a week to get it. Not affiliated in any way....

 

[BigG]

I think they are next to the .41 Magnums and 10mm Auto.

 

[ArmedBear]

$6.38 a box seems like a deal

Even at today's component prices, you can load 'em for a lot less.

Like a .41 Magnum, but more so... If you buy a 16 Gauge, you should put in an order for a reloading setup at the same time.

The problem with the 16 is that it doesn't do anything that can't be done with a 12, and it isn't usually used for anything that can't be done with a 20. It was popular back when guns were heavier and there was a good deal less variety in shell selection.

There's nothing in the world inherently wrong with 16 Gauge. However, technology and the marketplace have turned it into a round for those who are willing to do what it takes to shoot it, though, not just people who want to casually have fun with a shotgun.

 

[35Rem]

The problem with the 16 is that it doesn't do anything that can't be done with a 12, and it isn't usually used for anything that can't be done with a 20.

mmmmm...beg to differ. The 16 fits very nicely in a smaller than 12 gauge frame = lighter gun and still delivers the 1 to 1 1/4 oz loads. More shot than a 20. The 16 gauge guys know.

What has screwed up the 16, and others have mentioned it, is gunmakers started building them on 12 ga platforms and completely lost the best part of the 16.

 

[ArmedBear]

12 Gauge guns are lighter now than they were in the 16's heyday.

Compare a 391 in 12 to an A5 in 16, for example.

And if you want really light, you can get something like a Citori Feather, 6 1/4 lb. in 12 Gauge, and it doesn't need special ammo.

20 Gauge 1 oz. loads are commonplace, while 1 1/4 oz. loads pattern better in a 12.

Again, I never said there was anything wrong with the 16. I said, in fact, this:

There's nothing in the world inherently wrong with 16 Gauge. However, technology and the marketplace have turned it into a round for those who are willing to do what it takes to shoot it, though, not just people who want to casually have fun with a shotgun.

 

[gunut]

The B&P shells are more like $8 a box....the flat they sell is only 8 boxes...I tried to order some 16ga last week and they were out of stock for all shot sizes....non due in for 4-6 weeks and they expect a price increase B4 then....