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Unread 12-23-2014, 01:20 PM   #1
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What would you guys do with a Parker that for whatever reason you don't shot well? And by that I mean I just miss more with this one Parker than I do with the others. Even throwing it up to the shoulder just don't feel right.
It has normal dimensions so I don't think that's the problem.
Would you keep her if she's kind of rare or would you let her go and let some one else enjoy her?
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Unread 12-23-2014, 01:41 PM   #2
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How rare? And will you be happy as a collector rather than a shooter?

I had a Fox 16 once I could not hit anything with. I had it at the club one day and someone picked it up and noticed (and I had not) the gun had a slight cast on. Made for a left hand shooter so I sold it.
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Unread 12-23-2014, 02:07 PM   #3
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The gun may appear to be of standard dimensions but subtle changes can make a big difference in shot placement. Have you patterned the gun on paper to see where the gun is shooting? It may reveal a lot.
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Not that rare, just my grade 2 16ga hammer gun. I thought about cast but I can't tell just by looking at it.
I do pattern them. If they hit what I aim at it's good to go. But I guess I should take this one out to the range, heck, I do have patterning targets, maybe I should use one...
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Grade 2 16 gauge hammer gun. Angel, I would hold on to it because they are a real bear to sell. Angel, if we ever get face to face, I'll tell you how many guns I own that I don't shoot well. I don't dare put that information on the internet. I put Briley 28 gauge tubes in my Grade 2 16 gauge hammer gun so I would have the versatility of screw in chokes and factory ammunition. It also adds about 14 ounces to the weight of the gun to help with serious shooting.
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Unread 12-23-2014, 06:10 PM   #6
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I hear you Murph!! I would be hard for me to sell.
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Unread 12-23-2014, 06:11 PM   #7
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I would pattern it before I came to a decision. I think their are lots of us that have guns in our safes that we don't shoot well.
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it would be hard for me to part with a hammer 16 ga parker even if i could not hit the broad side of a barn with it.. charlie
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Funny how it works sometimes. My favorite gun is a lifter with modern dimensions and it is the worst shooting gun I own. I guess you never know.

Like was mentioned I would hesitate to get rid of one you may regret it someday.

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If you really love the gun, arrange for a session with a qualified stock fitter.
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