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11-28-2016, 11:45 AM | #23 | ||||||
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Fingerless fleece fishing gloves can help
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11-28-2016, 01:16 PM | #24 | ||||||
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Reading Foster's chapter on grouse guns this morning, I found it ironic that he was slightly to the plus side of neutral on the subject of ejectors, but also spoke of the phenomenon I am all too familiar with; that of returning home to only need to clean the right barrel.
In the thick covers of northern New England, firing a second shot in quick succession to the first is rarely at a second bird, and not a frequent second shot at the same bird. I would never deny the absolute joy carrying a nice side by side brings me, and cannot ever see myself wandering those woods with my favorite model 12. I usually grumble something nasty when I hear the distant 3,4 and occasional 5 round volley of some yAhoo unloading his autowhatever. When I do break my favorite grouse gun, I am usually reflecting on the beautiful flush I either hit or missed, and do not ever recall a sense of urgent reloading. It could be that I'm getting older and just enjoying these walks more and more. |
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Well said Mr. Spencer. Hunting for sustenance is no longer necessary for most of us. The true objective is what you point out: Reflection, beauty and peace. Not volume of fire. Or loading down the game bag... |
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11-28-2016, 02:41 PM | #26 | ||||||
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My wife expects that when I spend time away from her and the two year old, I bring home a full game bag (haha). We put quail on our table many nights during quail season. However, I would always sacrifice a full game bag vs ever shooting an autowhatever. Right barrel always dirty over here.
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11-29-2016, 09:09 AM | #27 | ||||||
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yes, me
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