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< 16ga. General Discussion ~ Five for five grouse gun |
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Wed Jun 07, 2006 10:00 am
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Game Hog!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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What happened to the "it's the quality of the hunt, not the body count"??? Oh yea, that was someone else. Never mind.... |
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Wed Jun 07, 2006 10:05 am
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TJC, that one post wandered back and forth over my hackle-raising line...
I'm with ya on the SXS, if Browning came out with a 16 ga Citori BSS I'd be ecstatic, and probably divorced...but a German gun only catches my eye, not my heart. If I did decide to contribute to the EU gun trade it would probably be a Basque gun. But you're right, gotta have 2 barrels.
As to the ugly dog, it sounds like you took care of that yourself, but I don't think any dog is pretty that close to the ugly end . You might try letting go of the check cord...
As to vegetables, I'd rather use the new Mossberg as a bean pole than a Sterly, but I'm just glad Mr. MacIntosh didn't pick Ithaca to endorse. Those Sterly's seem a bit overpriced, especially when buried beneath red fruits.
...Incoming! Taking cover... |
_________________ "You keep saying that word. I do not think it means what you think it means" - Inigo Montoya |
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Wed Jun 07, 2006 10:55 am
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Well, now that were meandering way off topic. I'm looking at a areietta 570 5pin sidelock in 20. Nice enough gun a smidgen pricey for me. the other is a Gruella 7pin sidelock in 16 , stunning wood 29" barrels, close to WAY out of my price point, might have the sell one of the pheasent killin laser beams to get it into the safe, as well as reunorder a american gun, in a gaauge other thatn 16 that has yet to be produced or delivered.
What cha think?? the 20 that I don't have to sell anything to get, or the one that I'll have to do a safe cleaning to afford?? |
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Wed Jun 07, 2006 11:00 am
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MFG, again I must beg your forgiveness, I completely missed your post. (dont want you to get a Fin complex)(who started that fin thing anyhow?? was it rev?) You are correct, given thier choice, I should give them slack, and the rev should give them counceling and tjc should give them a get out of jail free card....... |
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Wed Jun 07, 2006 12:18 pm
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hunshatt wrote: |
What cha think?? the 20 that I don't have to sell anything to get, or the one that I'll have to do a safe cleaning to afford??
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All depends on what you like to eat and whether or not you are married and want to stay same... |
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Wed Jun 07, 2006 12:52 pm
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Ever hear of using the right tool, the right way, at the right time, for the right job? Sheesh, talk about OO fixation. I like OO, 8, and just plain O guns. It depends on how, when, and where.
Thuddd, what in hell are you slurping from your coffee warmer? Oh! Never mind. Just make sure you ain't taking in another Spanish orphan. They can be very high maintainance. The Germans screw you up front but the guns do hold up well. The Spaniards get you both ways. The guns are pricey and the parts and service to keep them working are too. I can't Say how Seniorene Citronella Citolli is going to treat me in the long run, but she's been a good girl so far. If you buy the 20, at least you can use the 16 ga. inserts Rev sent you. |
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Wed Jun 07, 2006 12:59 pm
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Huns, I think you should go for the more expensive one and sell the 1620 to me at a very reduced rate so I can cancell the one I ordered at full rate. You know us public servants don't have the $$ you private industry guys do.
Citori 16,
Calm down there brother. Just stating facts and opinions as I see them. LOL
Unfortunately, see above to Huns, us public servant types can't afford much more than the Merkels. I'd love to look at others but I can't even go to the upper end Merkels. I gotta eat ya know.
As long as there are 2 barrels. LOL |
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Wed Jun 07, 2006 1:02 pm
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16gaugeguy wrote: |
If you buy the 20, at least you can use the 16 ga. inserts Rev sent you.
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Hey, I gotta ask this. How do you put a bigger shell in a smaller hole? 16 inserts for a 20? I don't get it. |
_________________ A bad day of hunting is better than a good day of work. |
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Wed Jun 07, 2006 1:04 pm
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Neither do I. you'll have to have Thuddd show you how. Must be one of Rev's miracles. |
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Wed Jun 07, 2006 1:57 pm
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Shezzzzzzz, I'm really not smart enough to xplain how the 20-16 adapter works. Best thing to do is call the guys at Briely. I guess thats were Rev got these from. I think the guy at tech support's name is Pete. Ask him, I'm sure he'd do a much better job than I at giveing you a proper explaination.
His phone # is 713-932-6995 |
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Wed Jun 07, 2006 2:48 pm
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hunshatt wrote: |
Shezzzzzzz, I'm really not smart enough to xplain how the 20-16 adapter works. Best thing to do is call the guys at Briely. I guess thats were Rev got these from. I think the guy at tech support's name is Pete. Ask him, I'm sure he'd do a much better job than I at giveing you a proper explaination.
His phone # is 713-932-6995
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Wow, a bit SHORT aren't we? |
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Wed Jun 07, 2006 3:31 pm
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Citori, single, never married, plan on staying that way, ..Thanks for asking though
Btw, Tjc will attest to my ablitiy to eat, heck only Beau teh super slab is better at it than I.
Tjc, now your making short jokes????? You know I have alittle complex about being short........ |
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Wed Jun 07, 2006 4:48 pm
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that wouldn't be Saint Pete would it? |
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Wed Jun 07, 2006 4:50 pm
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[quote="hunshatt"
Tjc, now your making short jokes????? You know I have alittle complex about being short........[/quote]
Huns can eat. Especially a nicely done broiled steak. Hey, who can't do that.
Sorry, I thought the complex was only about being dumpy. |
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Wed Jun 07, 2006 5:15 pm
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I'd go easy there TJ. If Thuddd's holding 16 into 20 miracle inserts from the Rev, you might be in line for getting your own rump steaks broiled via one of the Big Guy's famous bolts. I'm not real religious, but I'm not one to take risks either. Besides, the Rev ain't around to intercede just now. |
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