Parker Slam

Harold Pickens · 12-05-2013, 08:30 AM

Well, after completing my 16 slam, I realized I had used all my Parkers this season except for my little VH 20 w/ 26" cyl/mod barrels. I bought this gun around 1990 and it had been reblued, recased, and refinished. I know you guys will think I'm crazy, but I never carry it or the little O frame DHE 16 that I posted on yesterday. I will have to change that situation and take them to the UP next year. They are both perfect little grouse guns.
When I dropped the tailgate Sunday, the beepers were going off before I had the gun out of the case. I thought the dogs were probably on "kennel point", but they already had a cockbird nailed. The little 20 did its job just fine. The second bird did require the second barrel, but that was my fault.
My dogs work very well together, and I really enjoy hunting them together
(father/daughter brace).

C.O.B. · 12-05-2013, 08:43 AM

Harold I think you need some more guns

Harold Pickens · 12-05-2013, 09:42 AM

I agree Rich!!
I think I will try to use all my Foxes next. I have used 3, but have 2 20 SW's and a neat old SW pin gun--the only 12 ga I shoot.
I have friends up in the Grayling area grouse hunting this week. I wonder what it is like in the UP? Always wanted to try a little winter grouse hunting there.

Dennis · 12-05-2013, 09:55 AM

Harold,
They are beautiful guns and dogs. Congratulations on a fine hunt.

Dennis

C.O.B. · 12-05-2013, 10:22 AM

I'm on my to Grayling today to see a client then up to the U.P. I'll let you know when I get back.

Harold Pickens · 12-05-2013, 12:37 PM

Damn Rich, thats great. Good luck and give Daisey a pet for me.

Mills · 12-05-2013, 12:50 PM

My wife just found a 16 gauge Parker that she just has to have. I am broke, but am going to check with Santa

Larry the Gun Guy · 12-25-2013, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mills Morrison

My wife just found a 16 gauge Parker that she just has to have. I am broke, but am going to check with Santa

One should never deny a woman a Parker shotgun, no matter the price!

Harold Pickens · 12-05-2013, 04:03 PM

Mills, you are starting down the slippery sixteen slope!

Mills · 12-05-2013, 04:08 PM

I am. I really like my GH 16 I bought this summer and the Sterlingworth 16 I bought this Fall.