2 + 4 = 48.......

Chris Robenalt · 08-15-2021, 05:18 PM

2 guys + 4 guns = 48 birds. I was reading Mills posting on a " warm up " and decided to do another one myself this weekend. Rained out yesterday morning, so Dale and I headed out early this morning. I shot my Lancaster and Francotte, both 12s. Dale shot a Thomas Bland 20 and his Parker GH 16. Although we lost a few and missed some easy shots, it's was a great "warm up "! Still looking for the perfect gun to start the season with. Anyone pick out their Opening Day "shooter" yet?

Chris AZ

Steve Hodges · 08-15-2021, 07:35 PM

Who needs Sporting Clays with the birds you guys have to shoot

That must be a blast (no pun intended).

Phil C · 08-15-2021, 08:21 PM

Chris I will be taking out my DH 28 gauge Parker with 28” barrels.

Chris Robenalt · 08-15-2021, 08:53 PM

Right on Phil! Dale is shooting his Webly Scott 28, I'm shooting my early Flues 1 1/2 grade 28. I'd better start loading now!

Stan Hillis · 08-16-2021, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris Robenalt

Anyone pick out their Opening Day "shooter" yet?

I will be taking my Dickinson .410 S X S w/ 30" barrels. I always use .410s, for doves, in the early season. As the shots get longer and the doves get tougher and warier I gradually increase the gauge, through the end of January. Nothing magic about that, just my way of enjoying them all.

Double Lab · 08-16-2021, 08:45 AM

My opening day shooter will be a VHE 28 w/30" tubes.