Where have all the 16g shotties gone?

[cosermann]

I....I bought the 28 also....it is an amazing small bore load...considering it's bore size...WW was making 1oz loads for it and I have bagged a bunch of birds with mine...

Mom always loved her 28 ga.

 

[Indy-Mike]

Have to share my 1941 Winchester Model 12 16 ga that I got from my dad.

 

[Bfish]

I think you need to re-read my post. Where did I say I saw anything but 12GA?

Yeah, my fault... Must have been wishful thinking or something. Clearly not what my mind got and what is there are not the same!

 

[SmileDocHill]

Just an FYI post. Indy area: As of this morning Indy arms doesn't have any 16 gauge (but they are DEEP in general gun inventory and great staff). Point Blank has 3 loads of 16 gauge but they start at $12/box and go up to (I can't remember but I think) $16/box. Tim's shooting academy in Westfield was interesting...I went in there and the staff was great, I asked if they happen to carry any 16 gauge and while they didn't have any at least 2 of the people working there own 16 gauge shotguns. They said they order it often for the guys that need it but don't carry it. I can't remember the price.

 

[Mr Evilwrench]

Since I started looking, I've seen a few. 25 round boxes of 6 & 8 at Meijer pretty cheap. They've also had slugs there, and I stocked up pretty well on those. I'm thinkin I have some buckshot now, too. Gander has a few loads as well.

 

[cziemer]

Rural King always has 16 gauge in 8, 7.5, and 6; usually in Super-X. It's usually about a buck more a box than the same in 12 or 20. Gander and Dicks usually has bird shot as well, but their prices are always crazy. Everyone seems to have the 4/5 oz Remington Sluggers for around 5-6 dollars for 5. What I can't seem to find is non-toxic load for Doves at a reasonable price. I just bought a box of number 6 (smallest I could find) bismuth for a fortune from able ammo online. I guess I need to get into reloading... I have a '62 Browning Sweet Sixteen that I use for almost everything that has a season. (Ducks and Gesse excluded... so far) 16's are a by far my favorite shotguns, They always seem to fit me the best and everyone I've ever picked up has swung perfectly and given me good luck hunting.

 

[BigMoose]

You guys are lucky, I have a 16 gauge with 2 1/2 chambers. If you think 16 gauge in 2 3/4 is hard to find, try 2 1/2 lol.

Cabelas website did recently start carrying however.

 

[cziemer]

RST shotshells for 2 1/2s. Around 11 bucks a box plus shipping.

 

[Thor]

Graf & Sons - 16 gauge?

Currently (as of this post) 17 products in stock including slugs and buckshot. Many for less than $10/box.

 

[kennedy759]

just picked up a nice winchester 37 in 16 ga

 

[451_Detonics]

You guys are lucky, I have a 16 gauge with 2 1/2 chambers. If you think 16 gauge in 2 3/4 is hard to find, try 2 1/2 lol.

Cabelas website did recently start carrying however.

I just loaded my own and used a roll crimp. Loaded on a Lee Load All and crimped in a drill press with this Original Roll Crimping Tool: 16ga-Ballistic Products

 

[roscott]

My buddy recently returned from Italy, and brought me a firearms magazine as a souvenier, and nearly every non-tactical shotgun in there is presented as a 16 guage. It certainly seems to be in vogue over there!

 

[451_Detonics]

My buddy recently returned from Italy, and brought me a firearms magazine as a souvenier, and nearly every non-tactical shotgun in there is presented as a 16 guage. It certainly seems to be in vogue over there!

simple enough reason, you can approach 12 ga performance (non magnum) on a gun built on a 20 ga frame...my Winchester 24 has accounted for many upland game animals because it is nice to carry in the field than my 12 gauge double.

 

[Benp]

I have a Browning Sweet 16. I haven't got to shoot it yet. I would say it has been a very long time since it's been shot and I would want to lube it and check it out really well first. I hear they shoot really well. Hopefully this summer I'll get to try it out.

 

[PGRChaplain]

One of my Best Days, giving my Son my Dads Model 12, 16 Ga. Dad bought it New in the 40's. It's been Hunted and Loved a Lot, by Dad my 2 Brothers, me and now my Son.

 

[bgcatty]

My first shotgun was and remains a 1950s Marlin Model 90 O/U in 16ga. It is a perfect upland bird shotgun for pheasant and grouse and chukar.

 

[Benp]

PGRChaplain, that's so awesome! It's great to carry on that tradition and share the love and appreciation of the sport!

 

[kennedy759]

My first shotgun was and remains a 1950s Marlin Model 90 O/U in 16ga. It is a perfect upland bird shotgun for pheasant and grouse and chukar.

I use a 16 ga marlin 90 for trap