2024 Pheasant Fest - Page 3

Dean Hanson · 03-04-2024, 03:05 PM

What a wonderful turn out we had in Sioux Falls. Talked to a lot of great folks and they in turn were able to learn about and share the appreciation we have for these fine guns. All of the attending members did a fantastic job to do their part to support the PGCA. Also, on a personal note, I will be helping a new owner with a Parker he is shipping me. Total disassembly, clean, repair, refinish and then... back afield!! Lastly, a very special thanks to Bruce Day. Our Pheasant Fest Father always provides the extra we need to be incredibly successful. Hope to make it to K.C.

mobirdhunter · 03-04-2024, 08:49 PM

You'll need to check with Tom and Bruce about their gun of choice. I just know that Tom had a couple of .410s that I could not take my eyes off, and Bruce had so many nice guns, I was mesmerized by them all. BTW, there were two CHE Bernard 16s keeping company on the table.

Ed, Matt and Dean kept telling me of your ticket selling prowess and how they missed you. I hope we'll see you in KC.

These handsome young guys were the most energetic representatives for your PGCA...and no, they had no hockey sticks to hook in attendees...and, yes, Bruce Day is the OG of the PGCA presence at Pheasant Fest.

ED J, MORGAN · 03-04-2024, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthew Hanson

Missed you WAY more than you will ever know. It just wasn't the the same Ed. Nobody chuckles at my jokes?

Thanks Matt. I missed being there. still selling tickets in my dreams.

Mike of the Mountain · 03-05-2024, 08:47 AM

Where does one find Parker Vises shirts?

Matto · 03-05-2024, 08:56 AM

OOOO! looks like Dean Hanson has to give up his source!!

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Originally Posted by Mike Koneski

Where does one find Parker Vises shirts?

mobirdhunter · 03-05-2024, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Matthew Hanson

OOOO! looks like Dean Hanson has to give up his source!!

If Dean would keep his shirt on, this wouldn't be an issue!

John Bastiani · 03-05-2024, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Reggie Bishop

I am sure Garry will let you know for sure, but I like to make a fool of myself guessing. So I am guessing Bruce is holding a CHE 20 gauge and Tom looks to be holding a VHE 28 gauge. Both look very nice too!

Tom looks to be holding a VHE 28 gauge skeet but can't be sure. Have no idea on Mr. Days Parker. Somebody also mentioned a couple of 410 Parkers but I didn't notice any in the pictures. Maybe somebody will come forward and let us know!

mobirdhunter · 03-05-2024, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by John Bastiani

Tom looks to be holding a VHE 28 gauge skeet but can't be sure. Have no idea on Mr. Days Parker. Somebody also mentioned a couple of 410 Parkers but I didn't notice any in the pictures. Maybe somebody will come forward and let us know!

John, picture number 5 from my initial post features Tom's two .410s. I think they are the top most gun and the third one down. I honestly don't remember which gun Bruce chose. He had so many nice ones, but we spoke most about our love of Bernard Steel 16s (he and I both have one).

Bill Murphy · 03-05-2024, 02:18 PM

Tom's .410s appear to be the second and third guns in picture number five. I believe Tom is holding one of them in another picture, his minty little skeet gun that we missed at Baltimore a while back.

mobirdhunter · 03-05-2024, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

Tom's .410s appear to be the second and third guns in picture number five. I believe Tom is holding one of them in another picture, his minty little skeet gun that we missed at Baltimore a while back.

Bill, I think you’re correct about the gun Tom is holding. I recall the figure in the stock. It was a single trigger/beavertail gun — a real treat to shoulder.