Features
Shooters' Shots
Topics: There's nothing wrong with competing at sporting clays as long as you have fun doing it.
Winter Wares
Topics: "Reviews of the following gear: waterproof socks from DuPont, Ultra Sportsman's Gloves from QuickFingers, Lakestream V waders from Hodgman, carrying bags (for decoys) from Diane Svelling, cork decoys from Herter's and C.C. Filson's waterfowl/upland coat." Manufacturer(s): "C.C. Filson,DuPont,QuickFingers,Hodgman,Diane
The Assistant Trainer
Topics: Training a dog is tough work. Having a young assistant sure makes thing easier. Breed(s): Brittany
Chevy's Shooting Brake
Topics: Think of the Tahoe LT as a full-size K-series Blazer fitted with four doors and options.
Sunlight & Shadow
Topics: "Dove and Sharptails, variety was the spice of life on opening weekend." Breed(s): Labrador Retriever Dealer(s): Montana MT Dog Type(s): Dove Sharp-tailed Grouse
Clean Up Your Act(ion)
Topics: An unfortunate number of shooters seem to think cleaning and oiling are the same thing. They aren't. Great tips on cleaning and storing your gun.
The Olympics & World FITASC Championship
Topics: World FITGASC Champoinships held in August 1996 in ENgland. Dealer(s): "Goodwood England,Great Britain"
The Beretta 686 Onyx
Topics: The Beretta 686 Onyx gets high marks in this review. Gamebird(s): 20 Gunmaker Craftsmen: Beretta Gunmaker Manufacturer(s): 686 Onyx
Point Dog Etiquette
Topics: Common sense or dog etiquette can help prevent hunting dogs from getting shot.
The Ten Dollar Spread
Topics: "The second hand goose shells (decoys) only cost ten dollars, but the worked like magic. " Dog Type(s): Goose
The Importance of Polish
Topics: "The most important bit of polish a dog can have is steadiness to wing and shot, Jason Givens said. "
The Southgate Ejector
Topics: "Call it design or engineering, it make a difference in how long is stays righta'and a well-made Southgate ejector has it all."
- By: Michael McIntosh
- and David Trevallion
Trevallion's Workshop
Topics: "The workshop of master craftsman David Trevallion is a world of simple toolsa'tools that in skilled hands, can create wonderful things."
The Shoot of Your Dreams
Topics: Dreaming of a hunting trip to Scotland. Useful list of booking agents for hunting travel at home or abroad.
The Camp Cook
Topics: The Major takes his turn as the camp cook.
Versatility
Topics: "Books Reviewed: Training the Versatile Retriever to Hunt Upland Birds by Bill Tarrant, Dabblers and Drivers: A Duck Hunter's Book by Chuck Petrie, Wingshooter's Guide to South Dakota: Upland Birds and Waterfowl by Ben Williams & Chuck Johnson, Peter Scott: Painter and Naturalist by Elspeth Huxley."
Duck Appearances
Topics: "Menue: Stuffed duck breasts, green beans and wild mushrooms, bibb and radish salad and grapefruit sabayon."
"Flintlock Fowlers, Part II"
Topics: Where to find flintlock shotgunsa'whether antique or recreations.
Of Doves & War
Topics: "Some say dove hunting was invented by the devil, but more likely, it was invented by ammo companies. Interesting people gather on the Eastern Shore for an evening of conversation and a frustrating day of hunting." Dealer(s): Maryland MD Dog Type(s): Dove
Not Just for Kids
Topics: Shooting tips from expert Jack Mitchell. Dealer(s): Rhode Island RI
The Most Favorite Place
Topics: Descriptive route to author's favorite place.
The Birmingham Proof House
Topics: "Where a million guns onced passed proof each year, now pass only 25,000. Birmingham, where guns still go to test their metal. Deciphering proof a' proof marks explained." Dealer(s): "Birmingham,England,Great Britain"
Building a Sporting Library
Topics: List of good out-of-print sporting books for the wingshooter's library. Useful list of dealers who sell out-of-print books.
The Rarest Wanderer
Topics: Traversing the Alaskan tundra in search of ptarmigan. Dealer(s): "Alaska,AK" Dog Type(s): Ptarmigan Gunmaker Craftsmen: Ithaca Ithaca Arrieta
The Shotshell Wad
Topics: The polyethylene shotshell wad transformed shotgunning with its pattern-improving performance.
Teaching Young Shooters
Topics: An educational expierence with Jack Mitchel. Jack teaches two youngsters how to point and about footwork and stance at Addieville East Farm in Rhode Island.
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From the Editor
Dealer(s): Idaho ID
