Hey Beaglestace,If the shells were cheaper I'd use'm for dove hunting. Matter of fact I may take it out a couple of times next season just cause.Jay G. Shotgunworld.com
Remington 1100 16 gauge!!
Would like to hear from current 16 gauge users who hunt rabbit/upland birds. I currently hunt with either a 1100 12 gauge or Benelli Super 90 20 gauge. I am considering a 1100 16 gauge when they come out this year. I don't need it but like a woman with shoes' -A man can't never have too many shotguns. A message for Sporting Clay Girl, Let the hunters do the hunting, You stick to busting Clay!! [email protected]
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If the new crop of 16s actually weighed less than 12s then I'd be all over them. Ammo is not hard to come by and if it was I could always reload. If it weren't for the price of decent guns I would hunt a 16 and a 28 instead of a 12 and a 20. The 870 Express 28 wieghs less than the 20, but all the 16s they unveiled are the same weight as the 12g models they are built on. C'mon Remington, get a light contour barrel on something other than a 12 gauge.
That 1100 16ga. looks great, but it is built on the 12ga. frame, so you're not gaining much in weight savings, although recoil should be about nonexistent. I just bought a 16ga. sxs, and I'm really enjoying it. Hits like a 12, kicks like a 20 (depending on the load).
Taylor, toss a post in the Gun Value & ID forum and they will jump right on it.
G
I agree with the guy that hopes Remington would get it right. I bought one of the new 1100's. It;s like shooting a 12 ga with a smaller hole in the barrel. I do enjoy my Ithica 16 ga nad my Browning Citori 16 ga. They are made on true frames and are a delight to shoot.
Sometimes ammunition is hard to find in local stores. I usually order it several cases at a time. I found a shell I really like for the 16 ga. It's made by Nobel and I buy it from a wholesaler at www.gzanders.com. It's 1 1/16 oz at 1330 fps. It is a deadly bird load.
If you are looking for a good 16, I noticed that Traditions is comming out with an o/u called the "Real 16" Anxious to try it.
Sometimes ammunition is hard to find in local stores. I usually order it several cases at a time. I found a shell I really like for the 16 ga. It's made by Nobel and I buy it from a wholesaler at www.gzanders.com. It's 1 1/16 oz at 1330 fps. It is a deadly bird load.
If you are looking for a good 16, I noticed that Traditions is comming out with an o/u called the "Real 16" Anxious to try it.
8) hey guys ,I need to swap a 16 ***** rem 1100 for a rem 870 20 *****,anybody interested in the memphis area?thanks chet
I luv my Ithaca #37 16 ga. Shes' my chukar chaser... 8)
I just purchased a Remington 1100 (old style..no vent rib, modified barrel). Bought it used from a guy. It's in great shape. Took it home last night and gave it a good cleaning. I'm planning on using it tomorrow for the opener of the Utah Grouse season. I purchase a box of Federal 1 1/8 oz 6 shot from Sportsman's yesterday for $10.50...I little pricey, but hey you only live once...why not enjoy yourself. Besides, I've always loved the odd ball stuff. That's why I also own a 28 gauge shotgun(Franchi semi-auto). I'll take both on the hunt tomorrow. Probably trade off about mid-day. Gave $400 for the shotgun. Anyone know what they're going for used?
Thanks, Nantan2 :wink:
Thanks, Nantan2 :wink:
That's great that you got an older 1100 16ga in outstanding shape. I bet you plan on carrying that Franchi 48AL 28ga in the afternoon portion of your hunt. Especially if you are walking a hilly area and it's warm out.NANTAN2 said:I just purchased a Remington 1100 (old style..no vent rib, modified barrel). Bought it used from a guy. It's in great shape. Took it home last night and gave it a good cleaning. I'm planning on using it tomorrow for the opener of the Utah Grouse season. I purchase a box of Federal 1 1/8 oz 6 shot from Sportsman's yesterday for $10.50...I little pricey, but hey you only live once...why not enjoy yourself. Besides, I've always loved the odd ball stuff. That's why I also own a 28 gauge shotgun(Franchi semi-auto). I'll take both on the hunt tomorrow. Probably trade off about mid-day. Gave $400 for the shotgun. Anyone know what they're going for used?
Thanks, Nantan2 :wink:
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