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  1. birddude

    Bird Dogs: Suggestions, Dealers, and Training Advice in Montana

    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.
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    Shooting style

    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...
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    Shooting style

    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...
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    Shooting style

    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...
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    Shooting style

    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.
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    Charles Daly

    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.
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    Memorable quotes to think about as the bird seasons approach

    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.
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    Knee Surgery Question

    We're all pulling for you!
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    Knee Surgery Question

    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...
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    Knee Surgery Question

    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?
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    Knee Surgery Question

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

    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!
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    Drahthaar experiences

    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.
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    Small game knives

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

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

    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.
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    Drahthaar experiences

    That is true. But anytime dogs are bread for a desired trait there will be occasional dog with more of that trait than desired. Guard dogs are bread to do just that. For example, certain breeds and crosses account for a great deal of the amount of dog bites. That's because unlike Germany, in the...
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    Small game knives

    Fiskars game shears. Ran into a couple guides in a cleaning room some 40 years ago. Those guys could clean a Phez before I could get one out of my vest. Clip both wings and one foot off. Rip the skin off. A cut down each side of the backbone. pull out the innards and chuck in a cooler. I do...
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    Drahthaar experiences

    I bet cleanup was like shoveling horse turds.
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    Upland Inn

    I would bet akp nailed it. Maybe wild means they run around all night fighting drinking whisky and smoking dope!
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