SOUTHERN TENT-TABLE DISPLAY
 

After much discussion between Jim Hall and myself we have settled on a display theme for this years extravaganza. As the 8 gauge aficionados were able to put together a good showing at the Northern last year we wanted to try and generate some additional interest in the big guns and keep that ball rolling. On the opposite end of the spectrum would be the little guns (410's & 28's), we decided to include them as well to add a little contrast to the landscape. As a result this years theme is now official and so dubbed "HIPPOS AND HUMMINGBIRDS". Please consider this your formal invitation to bring out your Parker "Big 8's" and the dainty little 410's and 28's. If you have something to bring please reply via the forum or shoot me a PM please. As always we will be in the back in the Parker-LCS tent. The tables and gun racks will be provided and ready for your use. The PGCA appreciates your support. Looking forward to seeing everyone !

I'm bringing my WIDE eyes and a napkin to wipe the drooling from my mouth! This is going to be a good table!! Thanks Randy and Jim.

I'll have my GH 28ga.

I will have my 7 frame 8 gauge lifter there when I'm not shooting it:)

This would be a P Grade, unfortunately not in high condition, but original.

It is heavy, so I guess you could call it a Hippo

I'll bring my GH 8

Hippo Slayer. :whistle:





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Bring enough shells so you can shoot The Larter Invitational on Friday :whistle:

I spoke with Rick Hemmingway and he will block out time on the practice 5 stand at 10AM Friday for the 8ga shooters. I will get a post out on the the Parker, Smith and Lefever forums. This will be BIG! 30 targets

Excellent !

Last year I shot the Smith Parker qualifying round with mine and that was about as fun as shooting a turkey with it.

Oughtta curiosity at what range did you lay the smack down on the Turkey ? Might have to see if we can’t get you hooked up with some buckshot loads so you can do the same to one of those brown cloven hooved rats 🦌!

It wasn't anything crazy. 40 yards, probably. And yes, I would love to get some buckshot for it

Brining this back to the top Gents. So far we have several folks with Hippo guns but we are lacking in the Hummingbird arena. C'mon now I know some of you fellas have the little guns hidden away. How about bringing them out for everyone to see please ? Shoot me a PM if you have one to bring, pun intended.

I’ll have my utilitarian 28 there and most likely a 410 although that ones an IJ .

I have never seen a Parker 28 gauge nor an 8 gauge. I am coming to my very first Southern this year and would really like to see something I have never seen before. I do hope the Hippos and Hummingbirds bring me so goodies to look at!! Thanks to all who do!

P.S. Please buy some raffle tickets form me too ;)

I have one or two 28's I could display if you need more hummers.

Daryl that would be most appreciated. Thanks 👍

When it’s time to leave , if your cars overloaded I'd be willing to take the heaviest 28 you have home for you just to make it a safer trip for you :whistle::rotf:

They both will be padlocked with a bicycle type lock to the rack and the table. I know what you are after so I have to make it tough for you to abscond with them. You're welcome to shoot them though but only if I'm with you.:cool::)

Understood and I appreciate the offer ! Might take you up on it , I’d like to try the long one on the course .

Randy:

I’m bringing my .410 Parker. Not sure it’s worthy of display, but I’d be happy to do so.

-Victor

Also, I’ll bring extra boxes of .410 shells to share, if anyone is hesitant to bring their hummingbird for lack of ammunition. PM me if .410 ammo will motivate you to add to Randy’s display.

-Victor

I saved this photo from the forum here several months ago but thought it appropriate for this thread... the ultimate hummingbird gun!


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It looks like I’ve freed myself up enough to make it down for a couple days at least. My first event and I’m looking forward to it. I plan to have a 28 along.

Glad to have it Victor, thanks !

Whew, that's appropriate for any thread Dean.