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Not maybe extirpated. They are history. I haven't heard or seen a grouse in Indiana since 2000!

I can't say for the Fausti but I have owned two Fair 16's a 500 and 400. The 500 would need cleaned about every 500 rounds or it wouldn't switch barrels after the shot. It has 28-inch tubes. My grandson owns it now. He loves it. The 400 has a strait stock, shaved receiver with 26 inch tubes. It...

A good Lewellen would be my pick for a close setter. Usually a calmer, easily trained dog. In my opinion, whatever breed you chose, you might be more pleased with a pup from someone you know that in breeding a good dog to a buddy's good dog because they need a pup rather than a big kennel with...

They may spook pheasants, but I never noticed any difference with quail. I still have some somewhere. I wouldn't use one now unless I had to, but my, my, weren't they awesome before tracking collars!! A long, long time ago, my brother and I had a litter of drops. I picked the smallest setter...

If you are new to this look for a close working dog. You will be happier with a dog that stays pretty close. You can't go wrong with a shorthair but there are lots of good choices out there. Setters and Brits come to mind also.

Although I don't think the bead makes that much difference, I do prefer a bright colored sight. Not enough to replace the factory sight with one but I do prefer them. I'm not sure why but it might be that when I hit or miss the image of where the bead was sticks in my mind more. Or it may be...

I do sometimes put a center bead on my turkey guns. I pattern using the figure 8. Then adjust my hold accordingly. Hold will usually be wattles or below. Keeps me from shooting too quick at the head and wasting the upper part of the pattern. I also use it on my old model 12 trap gun to ensure...

center beads do absolutely nothing in hunting scenarios. As a matter of fact, if you try and line up beads you're probably going to miss. They are for target shooting only. The figure 8 you refer to is to insure you have your head in the exact position to ensure your pattern goes the exact same...

No, do not look at your bead. Never take your eyes off the target. You will see the bead in your peripheral vision. Lead is relevant to barrel speed. So, someone says lead two feet, that may not be correct for you.

I know I said I was done with the Turkish guns but has anyone bought the Charles Daly 520? Looks pretty good single trigger, Advertised weight 5.5 in the 20.

One of the most common sayings That I never paid much attention to but rings so true now is, if I knew I would live this long I would have taken better care of myself! Those old hold my beer injuries that used to be just annoyances are getting painful.

We're all pulling for you!

I think mental toughness has a lot to do with it. I ran into an older guy (mid to late 70's) and his son on a trail in the Nat. Forrest a couple years ago. He had both knees and one hip replaced. He had two hiking staffs, but he was moving along quite well. I remember thinking that a fellar...

Speaking of knee replacement. I know more than one person who still struggle with pain and walking. Is there anyone on here with a replacement can attest?

Yeah, I know some guys who get that shot. I don't know the name of it but they say it's worth it.

I'm 69 and I would be interested. Shoot me a P.M. if your quota is not filled. If you've got enough guys no big deal and have fun!

You can raise them with cats, and they will be fine, but all bets are off in the field. The dog in my profile picture would get our cat down and mouth him until he was soaked with slobber. She would kill anything with hair in the field.

That's what I get for not turning on the sound. Looks just like the old Fiskars.

You've kept a knife for 30 years? I can't even keep a wife for that long!

Sort of, only I come in from the rear and cut out the whole backbone. Those are the original Fiskars shears. They were great. The newer ones are pretty good.