Charlie somehow I missed your question when you posted. This WC Scott and Son has 34 1/2 inch barrels. I used number 4's in the right barrel and number 2's in the left. It was a Jake, but the calling was hard. So I was happy just to have an opportunity to take a bird. Warm weather seemed to have shut them down. I took the bird at an estimate of a little over 40 yards. I had a tough shot but I felt confident I could take the bird. I shot the right barrel with the 4's as he came down a brushy ridge line. As soon as I fired he took to fight off the little ridge. Not sure if it was really needed but he dropped immediately upon firing the left barrel. The shells were loaded by Tom and I believe were loaded with 1 7/8 of shot.
I cooked the breast in a Cranberry Port wine reduction sauce. Turned out wonderful with Some Garlic mashed potatoes, and a nice garden salad
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