Busyhands94
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I have an old 16 guage shotgun that I'm hankering to put some BP shells through. It's a Farwell Arms break open that is choked down nice and tight so you can reach out far, plus I really like the 16 guage. I'll try and post pictures as soon as I can.
My question is if plastic shells are okay to use with BP (or substitutes) without them melting or weakening. I have used some APP loads in a 20 guage pump before with plastic shells, but something didn't seem quite right about it. I just think paper shells would be a better way to go but I'll use plastic ones if it's not going to hurt anything. I also have a big bag of soft iron shot, I don't know if that would be okay to use with BP. I don't think it will hurt anything, I mean if anything the residue from the powder would deposit on the iron shot pellets and make them break down faster.
Also, what are some load recipes for 16 guage BP shells? And can I use pyrodex FFFG in a shotgun despite the larger bore?
What really gets me stoked is the idea of getting some brass 16 guage cases and filling them with #7 1/2 birdshot and BP so I can shoot trap at the local gun club. I can't wait to see the heads turning when everyone is shooting smokeless and I'm not! Priceless!
Take care!
~Levi
My question is if plastic shells are okay to use with BP (or substitutes) without them melting or weakening. I have used some APP loads in a 20 guage pump before with plastic shells, but something didn't seem quite right about it. I just think paper shells would be a better way to go but I'll use plastic ones if it's not going to hurt anything. I also have a big bag of soft iron shot, I don't know if that would be okay to use with BP. I don't think it will hurt anything, I mean if anything the residue from the powder would deposit on the iron shot pellets and make them break down faster.
Also, what are some load recipes for 16 guage BP shells? And can I use pyrodex FFFG in a shotgun despite the larger bore?
What really gets me stoked is the idea of getting some brass 16 guage cases and filling them with #7 1/2 birdshot and BP so I can shoot trap at the local gun club. I can't wait to see the heads turning when everyone is shooting smokeless and I'm not! Priceless!
Take care!
~Levi