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Unread 03-02-2015, 12:19 PM   #22
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I have often entertained the thought of the perfect grouse gun. I love the 16 ga( have 9 of them), but lately have been shooting 20 ga alot. I have never been bitten by the 28 gauge bug, but have a nice little Ugartechea (LCS) Grade 1, straight grip 28 ga, but dont shoot it much.
I have a lovely DHE 16 ga, O frame, straight grip, 26" cyl/mod, 6 lbs even, that on paper would be the perfect grouse gun, but doesnt fit me well without a slip on pad. I carry it only a couple of times per year. My GH 16 O frame damascus , I shoot better. I am thinking about opening up the right barrel to cyl, as it had its barrels cut to 27" before I bought it.
I bought an old VHE 20 last year with cut barrels cyl/cyl(26 1/2), loved it for grouse hunting, not afraid to beat it around the rugged, rocky hillsides of the Appalachians--would be even better if it had a st. grip. Newest addition, a little DS Lefever 20 shows great promise for the upcoming season. So for me, a 16 or 20, straight grip, 6 lb, and cyl bored is the perfect grouse gun.
The DHE 16 and VHE 20.
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