[QUOTE=Bruce Day;47136]
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Originally Posted by Jerry Parise
Hi Folks,
..... Why is the drop at heel always so severe in the field guns? ..../quote]
2" to 2 1/2" DAH is severe? I have a bunch that way that date anywhere from 1904 to 1939.
Parkers usually ranged from 2" to 3" DAH, often the higher number for the waterfowlers, less for the uplanders. Many standard V's were built at 2 1/2". I've seen that the ones with lots of drop tend to hang around the gun show tables for a long time and the ones with less sell. If you don't like what you see, find another.
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Well Said Bruce!
There are a lot of the older guns that were made with what we consider modern dimentions. Then there are those that have cosiderable DAH compared to our current times.
One of the things I try to keep in miind is how times change with our game laws and hunting styles as well. Back in the day when these old guns were made they shot a lot of game on the ground or sitting on the water rather than on the wing. Market hunting was also a factor up until a certain point as well. I've always thought that 3" or more drop at heel would probably help with shooting game on the ground by being able to keep your head up to see the game and at the same time put the bead on top of the animal and not shoot high.
Where when your upland shooting most birds have some rise to them and a higher DAH may help with connecting with the target.
Just some random thoughts,
Paul
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