Who was the inventor of the 16 gauge shotgun?

Nonetheless, according to Cartridges of the World, 13 th Ed., “In 1866, a rebated-reloadable-steel, 16-gauge shell was patented by Thomas L Sturtevant. Revolving magazine four-shot guns chambered for this shell were offered by the Roper Sporting Arms Company, until the 1880s.”

Which is easier to buy, a 12 gauge or a 16 gauge?

But for the average shooter or hunter, it’s far easier and less costly to purchase the easier-to-find and inexpensive 12- and 20-gauge shotguns and ammunition than it is to get 16-gauge items. In fact, 16-gauge shells are typically twice as expensive.

Can a 16 gauge be used in sub-gauge events?

It doesn’t qualify for use in sub-gauge events, and therefore, must compete in the 12-gauge events. Some shooters see that as an unacceptable handicap, but in reality you can do quite well with a quality 16. Perhaps the most-used adjective to describe the omnipresent 12-gauge is “versatile,” and it’s fitting—to an extent.

What’s the FPS of a 16 gauge shotgun?

For example, a 3-dram, 1 ounce game load in the 16 can easily achieve up to 1300 fps, and the same shot and propellant charges can do virtually the same in the 12-gauge.

What kind of shotgun is a Winchester Ranger?

Winchester Ranger Model 120 Semi-Auto 12GA Winchester Ranger Model 120 Semi-Auto 12GA Shotgun: This lot includes a Winchester Model 120 Ranger 12 gauge shotgun, chambered for 2 3/4″ & 3″ shells.

How big is a 16 gauge Winchester shotgun?

This one is a Winchester Model 12, from the 1930s. The 16 is the most logical of all the gauges. Its bore diameter is .662-inch, almost exactly two-thirds of an inch. A 16-gauge lead ball weighs exactly an ounce. An ounce of shot in a true 16-gauge bore creates a shot column of perfect dimensions for a good pattern.

When did the 16 gauge shotgun become an orphan?

When the rules for skeet were drawn up, in 1926, it was decreed that the game would be officially shot with four gauges—12, 20, 28, and .410—and that left the 16 an orphan. You might think this would have had a minimal effect, but the course of events went roughly as follows.

Where can I find 16 gauge shotgun shells?

Finding 16 Gauge Shells. RST, the boutique ammunition company that supplies lovely, light loads in all different gauges and case lengths to keep old guns shooting and provide comfortable shooting even for new guns, makes 16-gauge ammunition to suit any gun ever made.

Is it cheaper to buy a 16 gauge shotgun?

Here are four good answers you should consider one: 1. They can be cheap. Odds are that a comparable 16-gauge will be cheaper on the used gun rack than a similar 12- or 20-gauge. The market just isn’t there, and these things can languish on the shelves.