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< 16ga. General Discussion ~ First Outing with My New 1620 Merkel |
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Sun Feb 12, 2006 6:59 pm
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Joined: 01 Jan 2006
Posts: 610
Location: Parker,CO,US
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I acquired a clean used 1620 about 6 weeks ago, and although I did take it to my last hunt of the season in KS, we didn't find any birds. So today, I went to the preserve to give the pups a workout and try out the new gun. And what a success it was! I nailed 8 out of 10 in a stout 20 mph wind on some tough crossing shots. I haven't shot a 16ga on birds before and I was very impressed! When I did my part - POW! I went to a 16ga from 20ga to compensate for the longer shots on tougher birds than my former hunting grounds for quail in Texas. A little struggle with the double triggers but I did get a double with the second bird going down at about 40 yds after I finally found the second trigger. I the Merkel fits perfectly, handles like a dream, and a joy to carry.
Sorry for the windy post, but I am excited.
Hc |
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Sun Feb 12, 2006 7:15 pm
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Joined: 08 Nov 2005
Posts: 3440
Location: Illinois
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No apologies needed great times like that are just that --great |
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Posted:
Sun Feb 12, 2006 9:03 pm
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Joined: 20 Mar 2005
Posts: 1522
Location: NH
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Congrats on the purchase of 1 fine gun. Glad you shoot it well. My 47E has put a pile of pheasants in the freezer this year. |
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Posted:
Mon Feb 13, 2006 6:20 pm
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Joined: 15 Oct 2004
Posts: 787
Location: Indiana
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You'll love the 1620---it's an upland bird getter if ever there was one. |
_________________ One Man with Courage is a Majority
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Posted:
Thu Feb 16, 2006 8:54 pm
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Joined: 28 Dec 2005
Posts: 62
Location: Driftwood, TX
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You tease... Stop it....
Congratulations...... |
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