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< 16ga. General Discussion ~ 2017 16 gauge Guns, Hunts, Dogs and other such photos |
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Wed Jan 18, 2017 6:31 pm
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Location: Florida
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Dave , I really am enjoying it , especially with paper shells . I killed some dove with earlier in the season , but this the first time I snipe hunted with it , man it's a great gun for that . Loading some more NPE tonight for the next hunt.
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Last edited by fn16ga on Wed Jan 18, 2017 7:35 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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Wed Jan 18, 2017 6:47 pm
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I noticed you were shooting papers in it. Classy! Those rounds are beautiful!
I need to go hammer some barn pigeons. |
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Thu Jan 19, 2017 4:24 am
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Location: Florida
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I need to go hammer some barn pigeons.
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Cabin fever setting in ? |
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Thu Jan 19, 2017 4:41 am
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fn16ga wrote: |
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I need to go hammer some barn pigeons.
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Cabin fever setting in ?
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Pretty much...
We finally got some some sunny 30+ degree days and it feels like the tropics up here. |
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Thu Jan 19, 2017 9:39 am
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Joined: 15 Dec 2006
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Location: S.E. Wisconsin
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Really great looking crimps on those paper shells! |
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Thu Jan 19, 2017 7:50 pm
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Joined: 16 Dec 2007
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Location: Minnesota
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rudyc wrote: |
Really great looking crimps on those paper shells!
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I was thinking the same thing. Very nice job on those beautiful paper hulls. |
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Fri Jan 20, 2017 5:35 am
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Joined: 26 Mar 2008
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Location: connecticut
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Ditto:
Regards those beautiful paper shells.
Art |
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Fri Jan 20, 2017 7:35 am
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Joined: 06 Aug 2004
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Location: Kansas High Plains
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Thank you for not making them purple ! |
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Sat Jan 21, 2017 6:28 pm
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I found them , i like the purple ones
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Sat Jan 21, 2017 6:58 pm
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Location: Minnesota
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Where did you find those purple shells? Them are some cool looking shells! |
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Sat Jan 21, 2017 8:45 pm
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Joined: 16 Jul 2015
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Location: Hudson,Wy
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I have some purple 12ga. Alcans with really high brass. That's right, PURPLE 12ga. |
_________________ Only catch snowflakes on your tongue AFTER the birds fly south for the winter... |
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Sat Jan 21, 2017 8:54 pm
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Joined: 16 Jul 2015
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Location: Hudson,Wy
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Okay, crummy pocket camera photos but here are a few from Thursday's chukar hunt. One canyon view is from the west side. The first covey of chukars flew to the far side where one of the snow veins comes down from the top (first photo). Over twenty minutes worth of climbing down and then up the other side (including one of the crevices in the far cliff since the band of snow was too deep/ soft to go further down canyon) resulted in Rusty and I teaching three of the little bandits some proper manners. Gotta love the little demons. The next group of birds were much more cooperative. The snow against the wall is deeper than it appears. The crust held until I was able to reach out and touch rock and then I sank to my chest!
I have to give thanks to the folks at North Face for making boots that actually grip snow! I never would have attempted the route with other boots I have owned. The mountaineering companies seem to grasp the concept that slipping and falling may actually result in death.
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Sat Jan 21, 2017 8:56 pm
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Joined: 16 Jul 2015
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Location: Hudson,Wy
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The other photos, including the 16 gauge.
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_________________ Only catch snowflakes on your tongue AFTER the birds fly south for the winter... |
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Sat Jan 21, 2017 9:11 pm
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Joined: 05 Nov 2016
Posts: 189
Location: Montana
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Nice.
Been in SW MT for 32 years and still have never hunted redlegs. Gotta remedy that someday.
So much to do, so many places to go.....
Tough problems. |
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Sat Jan 21, 2017 9:17 pm
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Joined: 16 Jul 2015
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Location: Hudson,Wy
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The birds are merciless little buggers that place a high physical demand on your body. I would make that "someday" happen before your body says "No way, I'm not doing that!"
I am pretty certain that a certain well known tailwater river in your area does hold chukars. Sure looks like it would and rumor from locals has it that they are there. |
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