Gun Infidelity

[Dylan Rhodes]

Originally Posted by Garry L Gordon

Dylan, I spent quite a few years chasing grouse in SE Ohio. I wish you could have known it back then…or did you?

My hunting career started in about 2005, so I did not. I have heard the stories of the days of old here when a dog wasn’t necessary and running out of shells was a real problem. I’ve witnessed the decline and now am seeing a mild resurgence in my area. We used to put 10 birds a day in the air when I was in high school 07-11 and then it slowly diminished to about 1-2 in 2018…then things started coming back up. just this last year I averaged 13. So I am holding out hope. However, they seem smarter than before. 13 in the air but if you were able to get close enough to 1-2 a day to get a decent shot your lucky. Most are 30 yards out and you hear the and catch them headed off through the woods….


Still more fun to me than going and popping a couple newly released pheasants though.

[mobirdhunter]

Originally Posted by Dylan Rhodes

My hunting career started in about 2005, so I did not. I have heard the stories of the days of old here when a dog wasn’t necessary and running out of shells was a real problem. I’ve witnessed the decline and now am seeing a mild resurgence in my area. We used to put 10 birds a day in the air when I was in high school 07-11 and then it slowly diminished to about 1-2 in 2018…then things started coming back up. just this last year I averaged 13. So I am holding out hope. However, they seem smarter than before. 13 in the air but if you were able to get close enough to 1-2 a day to get a decent shot your lucky. Most are 30 yards out and you hear the and catch them headed off through the woods….


Still more fun to me than going and popping a couple newly released pheasants though.

13 flushes in a day of hunting— in Ohio?!?!? I would not complain about that (and I keep those coverts secret).

[Dylan Rhodes]

Originally Posted by Garry L Gordon

13 flushes in a day of hunting— in Ohio?!?!? I would not complain about that (and I keep those coverts secret).

Oh no, sorry for that confusion. I do most of my hunting in PA. The grouse are north of the Allegheny national forest.

[Stan Hillis]

The most nostalgic gun I own is my big HE grade, 32" barreled, 3" chambered Fox duck gun. It has been a regular worrier of ducks ever since I acquired it, maybe 15 yrs. ago (?). I take it to Arkansas every year for ducks and, with bismuth, it has never let me down. Three years ago I went 6 for 6 with it. It is Thor's hammer, on ducks.

It is likely the last S X S I'd ever part with.

[mobirdhunter]

Originally Posted by Stan Hillis

The most nostalgic gun I own is my big HE grade, 32" barreled, 3" chambered Fox duck gun. It has been a regular worrier of ducks ever since I acquired it, maybe 15 yrs. ago (?). I take it to Arkansas every year for ducks and, with bismuth, it has never let me down. Three years ago I went 6 for 6 with it. It is Thor's hammer, on ducks.

It is likely the last S X S I'd ever part with.

Stan, I hope you never have to part with your Fox or have to decide on your last gun (especially remembering your exploits dove shooting with a .410).

[Stan Hillis]

Originally Posted by Garry L Gordon

Stan, I hope you never have to part with your Fox or have to decide on your last gun (especially remembering your exploits dove shooting with a .410).

Thanks, my friend. I hope so, too. I do seem quite a paradox, I guess, with my love for big duck guns and little .410s, at the same time. However, there is a common thread here ........... loooong barrels.

Rather than deciding on a "last gun" I seem to be going the opposite direction. I made an offer on a 29" barreled English .410 ejector gun yesterday, with 3" chambers and heavy nitro proof. We'll see.

[mobirdhunter]

Originally Posted by Stan Hillis

Thanks, my friend. I hope so, too. I do seem quite a paradox, I guess, with my love for big duck guns and little .410s, at the same time. However, there is a common thread here ........... loooong barrels.

Rather than deciding on a "last gun" I seem to be going the opposite direction. I made an offer on a 29" barreled English .410 ejector gun yesterday, with 3" chambers and heavy nitro proof. We'll see.

Pictures are expected...and I can wait until after the dove opener so that you can pose your new gun next to the bird of peace.

[6pt-Sika]

Originally Posted by Stan Hillis

The most nostalgic gun I own is my big HE grade, 32" barreled, 3" chambered Fox duck gun. It has been a regular worrier of ducks ever since I acquired it, maybe 15 yrs. ago (?). I take it to Arkansas every year for ducks and, with bismuth, it has never let me down. Three years ago I went 6 for 6 with it. It is Thor's hammer, on ducks.

It is likely the last S X S I'd ever part with.

I’ve got several that fall in the last to go category at the moment . But I have one that if my after life plans work out will never leave me . I have a circa 1881 W&C Scott Crystal indicator 10 gauge my grandfather was given when he returned home from WWII . Gun was used hard and somewhat abused before he acquired it , so it’s no great collector piece . But it’s special to me and since it appears I’ll have no male heirs other than a cousin , I’ll give him the rest of grandfathers Guns but the W&C Scott will go in the box with my ashes for eternity .

[Pay Dirt]

The occupants of my modest cabinet and I are all on the same team.
Everyone is root'in for me to get out more.

The newest cheerleader is on her way...

[mobirdhunter]

Originally Posted by Bobby Cash

The occupants of my modest cabinet and I are all on the same team.
Everyone is root'in for me to get out more.

The newest cheerleader is on her way...

I hope that happens for you, Bobby.