Interesting observation original vs repro

[Double Lab]

Originally Posted by Stan Hoover

I wouldn’t attempt it in the grouse woods, but I really don’t think about the weight while pointing, only while initially lifting it and sometimes on the follow through.
95% of our downfall is between the ears, don’t tell yourself you cannot shoot a gun well till you’ve tried it

Mr. Hoover hits the nail on head as he does targets with his 8 gauges. I certainly don't want an 8lb gun to carry in the woods but the balance and dynamics of the gun are far more important to me than a few ozs. They can't be explained. Every shooter feels these qualities differently so what works for me probably won't work for you. If not every original Parker would have been been the same. Those guys knew what they wanted and ordered the same.