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RICHARD L ANDERSON
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Posted: Sat Dec 27th, 2008 03:27 pm |
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Truer woods haven't been spoken on this forum in quite some time . How can a bird be missed when there is nothing around it but air? No vines grabbing at your feet, no trees that magically jump in front of your shot string or appear in front of your intended target .
There is a reason that the Grouse is the King of Gamebirds.
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Bruce Day
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Posted: Sat Dec 27th, 2008 04:39 pm |
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You guys with your 20 yard shots and spreader loads in cylinder bores. How can you miss?
You fellows go all day without hunting one decent corn or milo field. But you are tough enough not to let something insignificant like a little Lyme disease deter you.
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RICHARD L ANDERSON
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Posted: Sat Dec 27th, 2008 05:40 pm |
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I have never used a spreader load in a cyl choked gun. With a good GSP there is no need and besides whats a little Lyme disease among friends?? The number of Ticks I've encountered while Grouse hunting are few.
You would be surprised how easy it is to miss The King. I think I was about 50% last season.
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bobpeters
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Posted: Sat Dec 27th, 2008 05:43 pm |
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I will get some pic's on here as soon as I can get one of my kids to help me! But a 3" shell slides right in.
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RICHARD L ANDERSON
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Posted: Sat Dec 27th, 2008 05:47 pm |
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| Bob we would like to see some pictures of your gun thats for sure. As mentioned a research letter will give you more information on it. Once you get that please keep us informed esp if you have one of the "Duck" guns.
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Bruce Day
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Posted: Sat Dec 27th, 2008 05:55 pm |
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| Rich, maybe I can get up for the Yooper this June. Sounds like fun the way you fellows talk about it. I'll start hoarding mosquito spray.
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Posted: Sat Dec 27th, 2008 07:33 pm |
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Well after some trouble with file size, lets see how these look. let me know what you think.
Thanks, BP
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Richard Flanders
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Posted: Sat Dec 27th, 2008 08:08 pm |
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Bob: That's a very nasty and dangerous looking gun! I'll forward my mailing address so you can send it to me for safe keeping.... Don't listen to anyone else who makes the same offer of course....
How long is your 3" shell unfired? The 3" length is for the shell when the crimp unfolds upon firing.
It's clear that the previous owner took very good care of that one. Gorgeous.
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bobpeters
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Posted: Sat Dec 27th, 2008 08:11 pm |
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bobpeters
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Posted: Sat Dec 27th, 2008 08:25 pm |
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#3, the shell I put in was a Renington 3" mag-76mm nitro steel. Don't worry I wont shoot it!
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Bruce Day
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Posted: Sat Dec 27th, 2008 08:29 pm |
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A respectible, no excuses V grade that hasn't been messed with and has been well cared for. Parkers always were nice guns and the previous owner clearly prized this one. Its a base graded Parker, and if this one is that nice, can you imagine how nice the high grade guns are?
Congratulations.
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Richard Flanders
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Posted: Sat Dec 27th, 2008 08:51 pm |
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Looks like it has ejectors to me, so it's a VHE. Nice! You did very well getting that gun Bob. You ever plan on having that gun around anyone in this crowd you better give it a good wax job because they'll be drooling all over it!
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bobpeters
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Posted: Sat Dec 27th, 2008 09:02 pm |
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Richard,
Thanks for the response, I have learned that I have much to learn! Yes it has ejectors. Everything fits and operates very nicely, signs of use but also very well cared for. If anyone needs to see a photo of other details let me know I will try to take them.
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Richard Flanders
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Posted: Sat Dec 27th, 2008 10:45 pm |
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I can see having to someday have the ends of the ejector rods dressed up. You can see how they are worn and have put indentations in the cocking lug on the frame. I've been shooting my vhe20 for 36 yrs and it doesn't have worn rods like that. Your gun has likely been shot a lot, but was taken immaculate care of in the process. Incredible gun. I would like to have met the previous owner.
You can shove any small stiff ruler or even a squared off popsicle stick into the chambers and measure to the point where you can feel the forcing cones start. You can generally tell well enough to distinquish between 3" and shorter chambers.
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Dean Romig
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Posted: Sun Dec 28th, 2008 03:05 am |
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Bob, that hinge surface looks a bit dry. Always be sure to keep it well lubricated along with the sides of the barrel lugs too.
That VHE is a real keeper. You're very lucky to have it and you'll enjoy using it more than you can imagine.
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Posted: Sun Dec 28th, 2008 04:43 am |
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I think any one would be proud to own that gun. Very nice.
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RICHARD L ANDERSON
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Posted: Sun Dec 28th, 2008 02:38 pm |
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| Bruce I have been to the U.P. shoot the last 6yrs or so and never had a problem with any type of insects.
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Bruce Day
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Posted: Sun Dec 28th, 2008 09:42 pm |
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| It is a 750 mile drive each way. But maybe if you guys can put up with a fellow from the plains I'll see if I can make it. Are there trout streams by Channing?
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Posted: Sun Dec 28th, 2008 11:01 pm |
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Gentlemen,
Thank you all for your responses! Yes, I have much to learn, but the gun will not be shipped forthwith to CA, nor will it be shipped to Fairbanks for safe keeping. I will do further research on it's history and keep you all posted. In the meantime if there is anyone (Michigan City) or someone within a 3-4 hr drive that would be willing to look at this gun and offer advice, care,maint,insurance value, club shoots or whatever please let me know. I would be willing to buy you lunch/dinner maybe even afew beers!
Again, thank you all,
Kind regards,
BP
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Posted: Mon Dec 29th, 2008 01:14 am |
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Bob,
I am in Valparaiso In. , that is only 30 minutes from Michigan City. I would be glad to look at your gun and help you out. I can always find time to talk Parkers.
Jeff
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