Anyone here reload 16ga 2.5” shells or have a source to get some?
2 9/16"?
Precision Reloading did carry them.
I have an old Pacific 16 ga loader, but load 2 3/4" only. MEC and Pacific will adjust to load 2 9/16".
Granddad bought a Winchester M12 16ga that was chambered 2 9/16". When shells standardized to 2 3/4", he had the chamber cut.
Precision Reloading did carry them.
I have an old Pacific 16 ga loader, but load 2 3/4" only. MEC and Pacific will adjust to load 2 9/16".
Granddad bought a Winchester M12 16ga that was chambered 2 9/16". When shells standardized to 2 3/4", he had the chamber cut.
Another thing I think you’ll want to consider is these old shotguns with short chambers were also designed for ammunition with a roll crimp and not a star crimp like modern ammo. When that crimp opens up you’re adding what, another 1/2” to the shell’s length??
I have an old German combo gun from 1891 and for the 16 gauge barrel I bought brass shells and made my own hand tools for reloading Black Powder. Works great although not exactly ideal for high volume production.
I have an old German combo gun from 1891 and for the 16 gauge barrel I bought brass shells and made my own hand tools for reloading Black Powder. Works great although not exactly ideal for high volume production.
I have an old 1925 FN SxS that’s in 16ga but chambers are 2 9/16”. Im trying to locate shells in that length, but I think rechambering may be the best long term option. From my research, getting my hands on shells could be challenging.
Buffalo Arms has a box of 25 for $42.00
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16 Gauge Brass Shotgun Hulls for 2.5
Manufactured by Magtech these 16 gauge brass shotgun shells are for 2.5" chambers and accepts large pistol primers. Uses our 14 gauge nitro and fiber wad (#CFNITRO) and (CFFIBER), use our 13 gauge over shot wad (#CFOS).
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