Topic: Grouse gun |
Ruff Hunter
Replies: 42
Views: 9051 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2023 7:44 am Subject: Grouse gun |
+1 on the comments supporting that the most important factor is how the gun fits the shooter. Once I invested the $ to have my guns restocked to fit me, my numbers skyrocketed. Next to that factor w ... |
Topic: Only One Gun |
Ruff Hunter
Replies: 40
Views: 8630 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2022 2:38 pm Subject: Only One Gun |
If it were just one gun, it would be the one hit the best with. For whatever reason, as all my doubles generally have the same dimensions, that would be my AYA 453 28ga. |
Topic: Hunted in the rain |
Ruff Hunter
Replies: 9
Views: 2950 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2022 12:52 pm Subject: Hunted in the rain |
Even if it were the Sterly's day up, I would have gone with the Trojan too. Nice job on the DIYTLC. |
Topic: Blue grouse next year? |
Ruff Hunter
Replies: 3
Views: 2753 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2021 9:38 am Subject: Blue grouse next year? |
Are you thinking of hitting some high mountain streams while chasing blue grouse next year Lloyd? That sounds like a load of fun.
The area I go to for my yearly pa'tridge pilgrimage has a load of ... |
Topic: molly's birthday today !! |
Ruff Hunter
Replies: 13
Views: 5313 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2021 7:55 am Subject: molly's birthday today !! |
Ruff Hunter,
I agree 100% sir, there is no higher position in our dogs home, than a retired Grouse Dog! I have lost many dogs down thru the years to old age, most of mine live to be around 18 y ... |
Topic: molly's birthday today !! |
Ruff Hunter
Replies: 13
Views: 5313 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2021 8:34 am Subject: molly's birthday today !! |
Please allow me to wish the ol' gal a happy birthday and many more as well.
For me, there is no higher a position of honor in my family than a retired hunting dog.
Happy Birthday Molly! |
Topic: Hunting in Montana |
Ruff Hunter
Replies: 5
Views: 4932 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2021 1:52 pm Subject: Hunting in Montana |
September also provides some world class trout fishing up that way too.
Cast 'n blast? |
Topic: Got my first 16ga. Hungarian FEG Monte Carlo |
Ruff Hunter
Replies: 14
Views: 8597 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns
Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2020 1:47 pm Subject: Got my first 16ga. Hungarian FEG Monte Carlo |
A friend has a 12 ga. made by the same company. It is a sturdy, well made gun. The ejector system is a unique self-contained system that can be easily removed from the forend to allow simple extract ... |
Topic: Michigan grouse report |
Ruff Hunter
Replies: 18
Views: 5725 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2020 8:26 am Subject: Michigan grouse report |
Best of luck for your dog Chicago. Keeping my fingers crosses.
FEI, I was visiting my old stomping grounds this last week. Afraid to report more road hunters then birds in Maine this year. MN ... |
Topic: WTB LL Bean New Englander |
Ruff Hunter
Replies: 2
Views: 2452 |
Forum: 16ga. Guns Wanted or For Sale
Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2020 8:02 am Subject: WTB LL Bean New Englander |
I think there was a SXS made by Bernadelli and Over/Under model as well. Not sure who made that one. Which one? |
Topic: Katie |
Ruff Hunter
Replies: 14
Views: 5391 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2020 9:09 am Subject: Katie |
An old friend of mine once gave me some very good advice. He told me..."Ruff, if you ever end up walking along an old tote road with all of your dogs after you close your eyes, and you get a nic ... |
Topic: OT: Just because it's cool |
Ruff Hunter
Replies: 19
Views: 8630 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2020 8:30 am Subject: OT: Just because it's cool |
Those are some great pics WyoChukar! Especially the one capturing the spiral arm of the Milky Way. Thanks for posting those. If any one wants to get into a discussion about astrophysics around here ... |
Topic: Not A Good Idea |
Ruff Hunter
Replies: 20
Views: 15641 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2020 9:09 pm Subject: Not A Good Idea |
That's scary. |
Topic: Meat eater |
Ruff Hunter
Replies: 15
Views: 14357 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2020 7:20 am Subject: Meat eater |
Beautiful bird, but on a near threatened status. Let 'em be. |
Topic: "Tho winter is upon us..." |
Ruff Hunter
Replies: 41
Views: 20151 |
Forum: 16ga. General Discussion
Posted: Thu Jan 23, 2020 9:04 am Subject: "Tho winter is upon us..." |
That is a fine collection of Granger Boo you have there Lloyd. Back in the day I had a handful of GG's and W&M GG's and even a few of the Lacey Grangers. 7030 through 8642. Even though I should ... |