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Unread 07-20-2016, 08:48 AM   #4
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Originally Posted by Frank Childrey View Post
When one closes a double gun, he should bring the stock up to the barrels. I know, picky, picky.

I've heard that all my life but nobody has ever given a conclusive reason for doing so. Not to sound trite but, what difference does it make?
If you have a set of barrels that weigh about 4 lbs. and the action and stock also weigh about the same..... what possible difference could it make?






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