16 Gauge Question

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I own three 16 guages: a single shot, a bolt action and an aoutoloader. The average dept store that sells ammunition doesn't usually sell 16 gauge, but my local sporting goods stores do. And, if you get there at the right time, stores like Dunham's clearance them out pretty cheap. I've probably got about 400 rounds of it right now. The problem that I have is the quality of the shell. I can reload Winchester AA's without a problem, but since they don't make a AA in 16 gauge, I have to go with Federal or the lower grade Winchester. After being fired, the ejector dents the brass so bad that it can't be reused.