Dove hunting - What gun are you taking?

[Phil C]

Had a great dove hunt this past Saturday. Met 2 Parker members Dale and Chris at one of their dove spots in Phoenix.
The dove started to fly welll at 6:30 AM and shot till 9:00 when the tempeture started reach out to 100 degree.
Great shoot with all of us limiting out on Whitewings and morning dove. Topped off with big flights of Eurasian dove that seem to outnumber our native birds two to three to one.
Chris allowed me to shoot a box of his handloads which were loaded with 1 oz of shot and were under 6000 psi. What a great low recoil load that flat knocked dove down at 40 yards.

[Benjamin Koppes]

I just bought a new Parker and cant wait to get it out!! I honestly disocvered my Parker after reading a book called The Traditional Side by Side: King of the Upland Bird Guns by author Doug Stewart. It is loaded with information that got my brain turning and inspired me to switch to sxs. Has anyone else read this book? the website is www.dougstewartauthor.com and I've seen them do contests for free copies on the FB page King of the Upland Bird Guns. Awesome pictures of some beautiful guns in the book!

[Southpaw]

Congratulations. Doug Stewart comes on here sometimes and he will be glad to hear that he contributed to a convert.

As a matter of fact might I suggest you create a new thread talking about it. Think there are some good guys here that would like to talk it up with you.

[Mills]

Doug's book is very good

[J. A. EARLY]

Even Mosby was mad that I took a 20 L.C. Smith this morning . After lots of success in the past hunts, only saw three pairs of birds all morning (monsoons from Florence have driven them away). Owned the gun for fifteen years but had never shot it at game until today. Not enough shots to judge.

[Bob Retter]

I concur. I made a thread specifically about Mr. Stewart's book a while back, it is a great read. I dont know if you have heard his podcast on Project Upland as well, the guy knows his stuff and seems like a true gentleman! I think I saw the link to the episode on his website that you mentioned Benjamin!

[Benjamin Koppes]

Thanks @Southpaw, I did create a new thread about the book in the General Discussions Other Fine Doubles section. I'm glad to hear others have enjoyed this book!! I'll definitely be sharing the book with my buddies!

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by Benjamin Koppes

Thanks @Southpaw, I did create a new thread about the book in the General Discussions Other Fine Doubles section. I'm glad to hear others have enjoyed this book!! I'll definitely be sharing the book with my buddies!

Welcome Ambassador and to whatever providence you choose to serve in your new mission. So, was it just Doug's book that convinced you to go on this SXS journey or did it start somewhere else as a state of awareness.

[Benjamin Koppes]

Originally Posted by Todd Poer

Welcome Ambassador and to whatever providence you choose to serve in your new mission. So, was it just Doug's book that convinced you to go on this SXS journey or did it start somewhere else as a state of awareness.

I stumbled across Doug's book and have never really considered SxS until completing the book and learning about the traditions that come with those guns. Seeing the pictures Doug provided really sold me

[Southpaw]

So what type gun did you get as far as model and gauge. Might of missed that. SXS's can sometimes take a little bit to get used to but if you get one that shoots at what your looking at, its a great feeling. Especially shooting an old Parker. The sun is a little brigther, the air is a little cleaner, gun is easier to carry, your posture will improve and those adult beverages at the end of the day will taster better, guaranteed.

As a matter of fact saw T-shirt that thought was funny and got me thinking.

"Education is Important but shooting Parkers is Importanter"