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Bucket list gun for 2023 is here!
Unread 01-29-2023, 11:13 AM   #1
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Default Bucket list gun for 2023 is here!

There are two guns that were on my 2023 bucket list, both Parkers. One will remain nameless until I have it, the other arrived Thursday. The big bore craze took hold of me and I finalized a deal that was begun October-November of 2022. I finally have a 1908 PH 8 bore, 34” and just over 12 lbs!! CPG, twist bbls, solid gun that originally sold in 1908 for $105. I am very happy and thank my buddy Craig for his help in making this happen! Big Boomer events just got another competitor!!
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Unread 01-29-2023, 12:13 PM   #2
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Nice gun. Bring it to the Southern. We plan to have another 8ga get together and 5 stand shoot off on Friday. Shooting an 8 puts a big smile on your face, big fun.
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Nice gun. Bring it to the Southern. We plan to have another 8ga get together and 5 stand shoot off on Friday. Shooting an 8 puts a big smile on your face, big fun.
That's the plan. Just need to load up some shells so I have enough to bring along. Roll crimper is coming as well as overshot cards. Also have a punch coming to make wads and cards.
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That's the plan. Just need to load up some shells so I have enough to bring along. Roll crimper is coming as well as overshot cards. Also have a punch coming to make wads and cards.
Always good to have a nice, new toy to play with over these winter days. That one looks like fun.
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at 12 lbs this gun should reall handle very well...congratulations charlie
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I try to stay away from guns that weigh more than I do.
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Maybe we can talk Daryl into doing a 8ga only class at the Bo Whoop.
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There are two guns that were on my 2023 bucket list, both Parkers. One will remain nameless until I have it, the other arrived Thursday. The big bore craze took hold of me and I finalized a deal that was begun October-November of 2022. I finally have a 1908 PH 8 bore, 34” and just over 12 lbs!! CPG, twist bbls, solid gun that originally sold in 1908 for $105. I am very happy and thank my buddy Craig for his help in making this happen! Big Boomer events just got another competitor!!
Not a problem sir ! I’m sure it’s in good hands . To me the coolest thing about that gun were the letter instructions saying shoot buckshot close , it was ordered by a lumber company in the pan handle of FL I assume for gators . A pic of the gun with a small six pointer it ran into a couple seasons ago .
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Maybe we can talk Daryl into doing a 8ga only class at the Bo Whoop.
I need more ammo!!
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Way to go Mike,
Welcome to the 8 gauge club, hopefully we can keep growing the 8 gauge group and have 8 gauge awards at all the shoots. We appreciate the event put together for 8 gauges at Rock Mtn,
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