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[Dean Romig]

Me too Rich..... or at least that's an excuse I use when the opportunity presents itself...





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[Tom Flanigan]

So true....that's one more reason to use fine shot. You have a much better chance of some getting through the thick stuff and finding its mark. This is one of the reasons that I always thought that 7 1/2 shot is a handicap. With 9's you have over 200 more shot working for you. Believe me, those extra pellets make a big difference in tight cover.

In my mind, the perfect grouse gun would be a 16 bore throwing and ounce of 9's or 10's. I haven't yet loaded 10's but I am going to get a bag for the fall. I used a 16 bore with both barrels cylinder for years. I considered it the perfect grouse gun but unfortunately is was a Specialty grade Smith. I sold it when I decided to use Parkers exclusively for all my hunting, But I do regret selling that gun. I wish I had it back.