Snow In The Desert

[Brett Trimble]

Our waterfowl season has been dismal so far this season. We decided to try an alternative - Alamo Lake in Arizona. This is in the middle of true Sonoran Desert, Saguaro cactus, the whole nine yards. The shooting was very poor but I did manage a snow goose with a “new” M97 Winchester black diamond trap gun.

As a bonus there was a great meteor shower Saturday night. Very dramatic as there is very little light pollution in this area.

Merry Christmas,
Brett

[Rick Roemer]

One bird makes all the difference. I like M97s. I have one that was my father in laws. I am not familiar with the Black Diamond model?

[Brett Trimble]

Rick,

Apparently the trap guns had a black diamond shape inlet in the wrist area. It’s also labeled “Trap Gun”. I recently found this one at the LGS. I’ve always wanted a M97 as my grandfather had one and used it for everything.

Best,
Brett

[Garry L Gordon]

I’m with Rick — that one trophy bird with a great gun in a beautiful setting is the very definition of success.