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Unread 07-08-2025, 09:46 PM   #1
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How heavy is your longest barreled 8 ? Heaviest I had was 15 pounds 15 ounces with the letter saying to weigh 16 pounds .
I was a little off, it is a little shy of 15 lbs, and it balances 5 1/4” forward of the hinge pin.
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I was a little off, it is a little shy of 15 lbs, and it balances 5 1/4” forward of the hinge pin.
The two times you let me shoot that big boy a bit I thought it balanced and handled well .
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Gentlemen, we are still in need of guns for the tables please.
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Randy, if you want to add a "Favorite grouse gun" theme then I could bring something, but I don't own any of the big boy guns.
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I'm not a caretaker of an 8ga but I could bring something to adorn the table.
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I'm not a caretaker of an 8ga but I could bring something to adorn the table.
It does not have to be an 8. In my original post I did state "any Parker" so bring it on Daryl. Thanks !
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Randy, if you want to add a "Favorite grouse gun" theme then I could bring something, but I don't own any of the big boy guns.
Don, we are open to any Parker or Parkers. Bring it please, thanks !
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I won't be shooting my 8g so it can go on the table. Just sayin'.
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I won't be shooting my 8g so it can go on the table. Just sayin'.
Have you ever touched off any of the shells I gave you with the BIG BIG shot in that gun ?
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Have you ever touched off any of the shells I gave you with the BIG BIG shot in that gun ?
No sir, saving them for a special occasion.
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