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16G 2 1/2" Shells

Posted by Larry S. Moore on January 26, 2024, 4:50 pm

I have a friend new to 16G guns. Discovered it has 2 9/16" chambers. I had 1 box of RST shells and I gave those to him. Looks like RST is out of those shells. No gun shops in Ohio that handle the short shells that I know of. Where can these be found???

we make our own 16 gauge short 2 1/2" shotgun shells

Posted by Jent P Mitchell III on January 27, 2024, 2:27 pm, in reply to "16G 2 1/2" Shells"

The easiest way to get a sure supply of short 16 gauge shotgun shells is to reload them yourself..... We reload the 16 gauge RST hulls..... Get a PW 375 16 gauge reloader and adjust it to reload the short shells..... posted by Jent.

Re: we make our own 16 gauge short 2 1/2" shotgun shells

Posted by Byron Whitlock on January 27, 2024, 9:25 pm, in reply to "we make our own 16 gauge short 2 1/2" shotgun shells"

My MEC 600 does a good job as well with a short kit.

Re: 16G 2 1/2" Shells

Posted by bob jones on January 28, 2024, 8:03 pm, in reply to "16G 2 1/2" Shells"

look for some remington 16 gauge game loads the black color shells in one ounce of shot, they are 2 9/16 from the factory.

Re: 16G 2 1/2" Shells

Posted by Les Riehl on January 29, 2024, 9:23 am, in reply to "Re: 16G 2 1/2" Shells"

Hi Larry. I have a modest supply of Holland & Holland Royal Game 16 gauge shells for which I have little to no use. The boxes are marked 16 calibre, 6 shot, 15/16 0z (26.5 gms), 2 1/2" (67 mm), fibre wad. I believe the 6 size shot is the British equivalent to our #7 shot. Too large for clays, woodcock, doves etc, but should work well for preserve pheasants. I'll leave four boxes for you at WPAFB Club with Dale. No charge because you're such a good guy.

Re: 16G 2 1/2" Shells

Posted by Mr. Larry S. Moore on January 29, 2024, 9:35 am, in reply to "Re: 16G 2 1/2" Shells"

Les - thank you!!

Re: 16G 2 1/2" Shells

Posted by Bill Lader on February 2, 2024, 6:05 am, in reply to "Re: 16G 2 1/2" Shells"

A general question regarding 2 1/2 shells, if you have a 2 3/4 chamber and everything equal will the 2 1/2 shoot softer

Re: 16G 2 1/2" Shells

Posted by Drew Hause on February 2, 2024, 6:27 am, in reply to "Re: 16G 2 1/2" Shells"

Boyle's law states that if volume increases, then pressure decreases. There will be slightly lower pressure using 2 1/2" shells in 2 3/4" chambers (which also occurs with lengthening forcing cones) but NO change in recoil.
Pressure of course propels the ejecta and generates fps, but it is not part of the recoil equation.

Re: 16G 2 1/2" Shells

Posted by Bill Lader on February 2, 2024, 9:13 am, in reply to "Re: 16G 2 1/2" Shells"

Thank you Drew

Re: 16G 2 1/2" Shells

Posted by Steve Arnett on February 9, 2024, 5:34 pm, in reply to "16G 2 1/2" Shells"

Larry, if you are coming to the Southern SxS, you can pre-order Gamebore 2 1/2" low-pressure ammunition in 12, 16, and 20 ga., for pickup at the event. Call Deep River at 919-774-7080.

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