Ithaca 10 gauge NID magnum

[mobirdhunter]

Originally Posted by Phil Yearout

I guess I'm a wimp; I did NOT join the finger lump club! It only took a few finger bangs for me to determine that it was something I didn't care for; now, each and every one of my sxs's wears one of these, and even my Parker SBT which for some reason does it too (my two other SBT's don't). Say it loud: I use a finger saver and I'm proud !

The Horror!

[Researcher]

I owned my Magnum-10 for sixteen years and the only time I shot it was at high house skeet targets at the old Potomac River Gun Club standing about 60 yards back from the crossing stake with 2 7/8-inch loads. Finally sold it to the Hartmann brothers and later that year I saw it in Steve Lamboy's (ICD) tent at The Vintage Cup at Sandanona.

[6pt-Sika]

Originally Posted by Dave Noreen

I owned my Magnum-10 for sixteen years and the only time I shot it was at high house skeet targets at the old Potomac River Gun Club standing about 60 yards back from the crossing stake with 2 7/8-inch loads. Finally sold it to the Hartmann brothers and later that year I saw it in Steve Lamboy's (ICD) tent at The Vintage Cup at Sandanona.

A little off the topic but where was the “Potomac River Gun Club” I thought myself pretty knowledgeable of the mid Atlantic skeet clubs , but I can’t say I’ve heard of that one or either forgot I’d heard of it

[Researcher]

Originally Posted by CraigThompson

A little off the topic but where was the “Potomac River Gun Club” I thought myself pretty knowledgeable of the mid Atlantic skeet clubs , but I can’t say I’ve heard of that one or either forgot I’d heard of it

It was on the Stump Neck Annex of the Naval Ordnance Station, Indian Head. The original range where I shot my Magnum-10 was on the flat right where Mattawoman Creek emptied into the Potomac. When Ed Nicholson became commanding officer he ramrodded building a new club a bit to the east-northeast on Rum Point where we were in the woods and not putting shot in the river. Two of the most perfect skeet/trap fields with cement block houses with concrete floors and bases for new Beomat machines that threw targets like they were on railroad tracks. About three or four commanding officers later and 9/11, we were shut down and thrown off the base. Held an auction of all our inventory and machines at Walter Golden's farm and divided the proceeds among the members. Larry Buckley the club president who's name was on the club's FFL kept that.

[Phil C]

I shot it this morning. Didn't have an issue with bruising my finger but Damnnn….. did the 3 1/2 inch shells kick.i forgot i had some 2oz #4’s. Shot a card board box at about 70 yards. It shoots really tight and flat hammered that box.
A duck or goose could not fly through that pattern.

[Chris Robenalt]

I'll get my new stock on the S Fox, maybe we can try out both guns on them ducks during a Mearns hunt this year. Seems I remember a water hole near P Canyon lake?

[Phil C]

In reference to the articles that Dave mentions, does anyone know if there are websites where these articles can be read?
I also ordered a letter from Cody this morning. I am hoping the letter will provide the LOP as well as what pad may have been installed.
The letter will take about 6 weeks.

[Researcher]

Doc Drew posted links to a couple of Super-Fox/progressive burning smokeless powder Outdoor Life articles this morning --

https://parkerguns.org/forums/showth...t=36489&page=9

Perhaps that source has the articles.

[Phil C]

Great idea. I opened an account. Lots of access to many magazines but none with the date I needed.

[Phil C]

LOL yes David those Apache turkey are tough. I actually bought it for hunting Sandhill cranes and jump shooting ducks of ponds.
Lots of water this year and if we get our summer rains some of the ponds you can't shoot across.
I probably wont shoot it for sure this year. I will stick with my sub-gauges.
Aa far as the Mearns I will be ready, even if I need to carry my Francotte 410.