As already stated, ammo problems are a myth. True, you can't walk into Wally world and find a selection that rivals 12's and 20's- often you can't find any. But a little planning and foresight go a long way. RST will sell you just about anything you could want, and their hulls reload well. Components are readily available, as are more recipes than you could ever digest.

I belong to the 16 Ga Society, and my first response to the original post was, "You're kidding, right?" Dig's observation of the strength in sales and their "sought after status" lends a more empirical angle to my personal observations and proclivities. I don't shoot many targets, but it is always with a 16, and usually my 3/4 oz reload. Yes, even sporting clays. Amazing how far out you can definitively break targets with that small of a load. I also use that load on dove and quail, and it is a delight to shoot.

I don't have a lot of guns, in smoothbore three sxs 16's, and one 12 that I use for turkey and waterfowl.

Is the 16 gaining in popularity? Certainly in the circles I wander.

Mike

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