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Unread 09-02-2015, 12:12 AM   #1
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Default Help me pick out my next Parker.

To commemorate my Setter, Gus's first year in the woodcock woods, I'd like to purchase a lightweight 12 (could get away with a 20, but I have a VHE in said calober, and really love the 12) with a setter engraved on the reciver, I feel that my best bud should have a fine gun shot over him. I am pretty sure that limits me to DHE's but I am not positive, I know very little in the Parker world! Thank you!
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Unread 09-02-2015, 06:38 AM   #2
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D grade or higher. Or an Ithaca field grade.
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A DHE on a 1 frame with open chokes and shorter barrels ought to be perfect for you. Or find a 16 gauge, even though that will set you back a little more
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I purchased a 12 ga 1 frame P with 26" factory twist barrels a while back. Talk about a grouse/woodcock gun. At 6-8 it is a bit light for my liking but it is a wicked quick handling gun with fantastic dynamics. I sought out this piece as one could be purchased for considerably less than a 20. I'm just too much of a tightwad to pay the exorbitant prices small bore guns bring. Glad I did because this gun handles like a 20 and with light 7/8 oz loads shoots like one. So, essentially a 20 at 12 ga price.

My mission this season is to shoot at least one grouse with it. A mission I am looking forward to.

Just my two cents.
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Well Gary, it sure sounds like you have the gun that will do the job!





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If any members have a D grade with steel barrels for sale or have a line on one please let me know!
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I may have just the ticket shortly.
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I have a DH 1 frame, 28 inch 12 ga choked .005 and .012 at 6 lbs 8 ozs that i use for my upland bird hunts, You will like the light 12 ga's with open chokes! good luck. scott
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Don't be afraid of a Damascus DH either. If I were in the market, that is what I would look for
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I have a 1 frame DH 12 that has 28" barrels and weighs 6lb8oz. gun flies in your hands, you will love a 1 frame DH 12. Mine is Damascus and I love it.
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