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< 16ga. General Discussion ~ First post |
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Thu Feb 09, 2017 6:49 am
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Joined: 31 Jan 2017
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Location: Western PA
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This is my first to post. I have been on the site many times, viewing and enjoying all of the information on my favorite gauge. The knowledge in the reloading forum is invaluable, especially for the lighter loads. I shoot almost exclusively 3/4 oz. loads at targets due to the information that has been provided here. I don't hunt birds as much as I used to, but, I enjoy very much reading about and seeing pictures of those fortunate enough to have the time and access to enjoy the outdoors. I can't finish this post without mentioning the pictures of the guns that many of you have posted. Some of them are truly awesome.
Brian |
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Thu Feb 09, 2017 6:53 am
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Location: Kelso, Tennessee
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Welcome, welcome. |
_________________ i reckon so. I guess we all died a little in that damn war. |
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Thu Feb 09, 2017 7:26 am
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Joined: 01 Dec 2005
Posts: 1550
Location: Minnesota and Florida
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bfox -- With a name like that, you should have a B-grade A.H. Fox 16. Do you? Welcome!
Tony |
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Thu Feb 09, 2017 7:41 am
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Joined: 04 Mar 2008
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Location: Lowcountry Ga.
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Welcome aboard and enjoy your visits. Gil |
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Thu Feb 09, 2017 7:57 am
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Joined: 31 Jan 2017
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Location: Western PA
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Maximumsmoke, I do have 2 Foxes. My favorite is my grandfathers Savage/Fox 16 ga., my other is a field grade Philly 16. Someday, I may get to a B grade. I wanted to name my oldest son Ansley H., but my wife shot that down pretty quickly. |
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Thu Feb 09, 2017 8:18 am
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Joined: 15 Apr 2007
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Location: Amarillo, Texas
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bfox
It is a pleasure to have you posting
WELCOME
Mike |
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Thu Feb 09, 2017 8:22 am
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Joined: 04 Oct 2015
Posts: 280
Location: Clemson
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Ansley H. would have been a grand name. Enjoy your time here! |
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Thu Feb 09, 2017 9:46 am
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Joined: 16 Jul 2015
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Location: Hudson,Wy
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Welcome aboard. Fox? Good choice with few peers. |
_________________ Only catch snowflakes on your tongue AFTER the birds fly south for the winter... |
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Thu Feb 09, 2017 10:04 am
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Joined: 15 Dec 2011
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This will probably open a can of worms, but I would submit for debate that an AH Fox or a Fox Sterlingworth is the best value in American made classic shotguns. Well designed, well made and reliable. And of Foxes I think the 16ga is the ultimate because they are all on 20ga frames. I love my 16Ga Sterly. My #1 grouse getter. Ansley H is a fine name.
Caveat: that being said, I do have a soft spot for Elsies. |
_________________ Thats right, I'm an armed liberal (SORT OF) and I like to shoot furry little critters.... and I kill 'em with:
12Ga LC Smith
16Ga Fox Sterlingworth
16Ga BRNO
20Ga LC Smith
20Ga Miroku x2 (Model F & Model 500)
28Ga AYA 4/53 (bucket list item #6) |
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Fri Feb 10, 2017 4:49 am
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Joined: 17 Aug 2010
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Location: drummond island MI
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Welcome aboard! You find knowledgeable, friendly, Helpful people here. Enjoy! George |
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Fri Feb 10, 2017 7:19 am
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Joined: 04 Jun 2009
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Location: N. Shore, mn
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Welcome. |
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Fri Feb 10, 2017 10:42 am
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Joined: 16 Jul 2015
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Location: Hudson,Wy
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Ruff Hunter wrote: |
This will probably open a can of worms, but I would submit for debate that an AH Fox or a Fox Sterlingworth is the best value in American made classic shotguns. Well designed, well made and reliable. And of Foxes I think the 16ga is the ultimate because they are all on 20ga frames. I love my 16Ga Sterly. My #1 grouse getter. Ansley H is a fine name.
Caveat: that being said, I do have a soft spot for Elsies.
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I must say that wholeheartedly concur. I like Elsies too. However, having one of each now, my Fox is so much livelier in my hands. So much so that the Smith upgrade project still isn't done! Hmmm. Dilemma. |
_________________ Only catch snowflakes on your tongue AFTER the birds fly south for the winter... |
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Fri Feb 10, 2017 7:24 pm
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Joined: 24 Mar 2010
Posts: 280
Location: Northwest PA
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Welcome, from another western PA guy. |
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Sat Feb 11, 2017 8:22 am
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Joined: 09 Jun 2005
Posts: 885
Location: Wisconsin
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Welcome from Wisconsin. |
_________________ Life Memberships: VFW, NRA, Wis. Conservation Wardens Assoc., Wis. Waterfowl Assoc. |
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Sat Feb 11, 2017 11:49 am
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Joined: 05 Oct 2015
Posts: 17
Location: Western PA
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Welcome Brian,
Be sure to let us know when you get those new sweet 16s you mentioned the other night at the NWTF banquet |
_________________ It is all about Black Labs, Birds, and good friends to share the day with. |
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