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Why are you considering a temporary fix, rather than a proper fix? I do not think there is any cost savings in what you are proposing.

Hunted in Iowa 3 weeks ago in 5 degree weather. Used disposable hand warmers taped with athletic tape to the inside of my wrists where the blood vessels are near the surface. Wore cheap, thin mechanics gloves. I never felt cold. It warms your body and fingers.

I hunted the same area at about the same time with similar results. In two days hunting on public land, we had about 100 flushes. Only two roosters offered shots, we bagged one.

Bob, I very much agree with much of what you are saying. I do think there is an limit for velocity of each shot type. For example, lead shot velocity is most effective at velocities between 1200 and 1350 fps. Steel shot seems most effective between 1350 and 1450 fps. Higher velocities...

Several years ago, I was in Salt Lake City. Gallensons Guns and Ammo was selling off several bags of a 12 gauge wad that was a copy of the Federal Flite Control wad. I purchased a couple of bags and experimented with them using both lead and steel shot. Here are a few of my observations. 1...

Be careful with a myth or misunderstanding about round projectiles and velocity. While it is true that a sphere moving at a higher initial velocity slows down at a faster rate than a sphere with a lower initial velocity, the sphere with the higher initial velocity will be moving faster than the...

I have difficulty in a field of bluestem grass or cattail swale marking a downed bird at 30 to 35 yards. How do guys who brag about shooting pheasants at 40 to 50 yards, or more, mark their downed birds?

I have saved the thighs and legs of all the pheasants that I processed this season. I will purchase several pounds of pork. I will then grind the pheasant legs, mix with ground pork and mix with spices to make Italian sausage. I can use this sausage for many purposes throughout the next...

Here is a tip. Never lean a gun against a tire or car. If I ever set a gun down near my vehicle, I unload it and lay it over the flat area between the hood and the windshield. That way you cannot drive off without seeing it.

I coach in the HS Clay Target League. I have met two kids with the Savage 555 where the barrels were not properly regulated. They did not shoot to point of aim. We advised the families to return the guns and purchase better guns. Regarding Tristars, I have repaired a couple of them that...

Saw a sign in a farm yard in Iowa that read: "Do not leave the gate open, no matter what the sheep say." Same farmhouse has a sign on the door: "Welcome to the $h1t show, I hope you brought alcohol."

The patterns do differ considerably at close ranges, and the full choke is more destructive at close range than the improved cylinder choke is. Most people do not shoot pheasants at 10 to 15 yards. I would estimate that I shoot pheasants at 20 to 35 yards. For me, a full choke is much too...

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I reload a BPI recipe using the PT1680 wad in a Cheddite hull. It uses 7/8 oz of shot and has a published velocity of 1550 fps.

Tru-dat. But they are easily opened.

Pheasant guts and Busch Lite empties in the parking areas. I am sorry guys, my Mother does it all the time. I tell her not to do it. She just doesn't listen.

Funny thing...I have an old Winchester Model 50. I purchased it 5 or 6 years ago at a pawn shop in Bay City, Michigan. The stock has been rasped or sanded for cast-off or right hand cast. It is my go to gun for skeet, sporting clays and doves. I never noticed the cast until I looked at it on...

I have a copy of and have read Rollin Oswald's book. My children bought it for me last Christmas. The information in the book is an excellent source but it is a difficult read.

Ok, I have been following this thread some. Please answer a question that has my curiosity up. What is your "sunny day" gun such that you are seeking a "rainy day" gun?

The issue may not be pitch. The pitch of the stock is not the only factor in the elevation of point of impact. I would first determine if the comb is too low for you. Check this reference: https://www.theyorkshiregent.com/shooting/gun-fitting-guide-fit-shotgun/ Raising the comb can be...