My first shotgun was a Winchester model 12 16 guage. I still have it and always will unless it gets handed down. I rarely shoot it now, but it's still one of the most natural pointing and comfortable shotguns I've ever shouldered.
Anyway, I've always felt that the 16 was a pretty darn good "do it all" shotgun.
So, why was it phased out? I'm sure there are plenty of theories floating around, but what's written in the books?
I'm a hardcore centerfire hand loader, but I've never loaded for shotguns.A lot of centerfire loading manuals give a brief history of the various cartridges, so I thought maybe there'd be something in a shot shell loading manual.
Since I mentioned centerfires,...there are a BUNCH of various centerfire chamberings, and you can still buy factory ammunition for a great majority of them,...right?
But the ammunition companies couldn't keep up with 5-6 different gauges? I know it's still available, but it's very limited, hard to find, and expensive!
Speaking of expensive,....4-10!!! Now THAT is just rediculous!!!
Anyway, I've always felt that the 16 was a pretty darn good "do it all" shotgun.
So, why was it phased out? I'm sure there are plenty of theories floating around, but what's written in the books?
I'm a hardcore centerfire hand loader, but I've never loaded for shotguns.A lot of centerfire loading manuals give a brief history of the various cartridges, so I thought maybe there'd be something in a shot shell loading manual.
Since I mentioned centerfires,...there are a BUNCH of various centerfire chamberings, and you can still buy factory ammunition for a great majority of them,...right?
But the ammunition companies couldn't keep up with 5-6 different gauges? I know it's still available, but it's very limited, hard to find, and expensive!
Speaking of expensive,....4-10!!! Now THAT is just rediculous!!!