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Unread 01-01-2023, 06:28 PM   #1
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Default Some 1st of the Year Clays

Started the New Year of right with a round of clays. It was a beautiful day in Rhode Island. I wanted to try some 12 gauge B&P 7/8oz. 2 3/4oz shells.

I believe I saw Breck Gorman post about how he liked them and Breck also refinished the barrels on this 1887 #1 frame 32” twist barrel fish tail hammer gun. I really like these shells in this gun. I also shot some 1oz loads as well. No issues with shell length and the gun shot very well.

This afternoon was a good reminder of how a lower grade gun can bring a lot of joy. This gun is choked IC/F and a lot of fun to shoot.

A great start to 2023!
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Unread 01-01-2023, 06:35 PM   #2
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I don't think there is any such thing as a lower grade Parker when it comes to quality of work...and greatness of pleasure in using the gun.

Well done!
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We had our annual hangover shoot at Rochester Brooks today. Beautiful weather for the first of January no snow and 40 degrees. Shot my Grade 1 TLH gun with Lam barrels, 30" 12ga with great dimensions. Big Fun! I'm pretty sure I had the oldest gun on the course LOL! Now if the winter weather would only stay snow free and mild. Our club does have an heated indoor 5 stand which we shoot every Wednesday night in the winter league. Kinda nice.
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if them old guns could just talk....charlie
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I had planned on hunting this AM and this afternoon , however the battery in my ATV pooped the bed Friday so I went to the local Kawasaki dealer for a new one ! Their response yes we have them , okay give me a charged one . None were charged , alright charge it to night I’ll be back Saturday morning , no we’re closed . Okay are you open Monday , no that’s our normal closed day . So I’ll go get my $120 ATV battery Tuesday !
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