Features
For Want of a Pin
Topics: "In England, the craftsman who made the pins and screws in the gun trade were known as "screwers". "
- By: Michael McIntosh
- and David Trevallion
Rock Springs Ranch
Topics: Continental style pheasant shooting at Rock Springs Ranch in California. Testing a Rigby .470 Nitro Express on wild pigs. Dealer(s): "California,CA" Dog Type(s): Pheasant
Having a Fit
Topics: "To shoot consistently one needs a sound technique and a gun that fits. A compentent,gunfitting involves try-gun and examining shooting technique too. "
Ducks of Paradise
Topics: King-size waterfowl in the land of the Kiwis. Dealer(s): New Zealand Dog Type(s): Duck
An Okavango Oasis
Topics: Hunting francolin and doves on the Okavango Delta in Botswana. Dealer(s): "Botswana,Africa" Dog Type(s): Francolin Dove
Tackling Rabbits with a Side-by-Side
Topics: "When shooting rabbits, the pull-away technique is the method of choice."
Old Friends
Topics: "Books reviewed: The Gordon MacQuarrie Sporting Treasury, The Gordon MacQuarrie Trilogy and The Gordon MacQuarrie Trilogy on Tape, True at First Light by Ernest Hemingway and Corey Ford Sporting Treasury edited by Chuck Petrie."
The Gunroom at Robin Hollow Outfitters
Topics: "Photo essay of the gunroom at Robin Hollow in Wickford, RI." Dealer(s): Rhode Island
Pro-Staff: Separating Wheat from Chaff
Topics: The advantages and importance of going to a true professional shooting instructor. The SCA has instituted the Pro-Staff programa'affiliation program with well-known US coaches.
New Damascus Mega-Gun for the Millennium
Topics: Gunmaker John Harris makes a new damascus 4-bore. Gamebird(s): 4 Gauge: G.E. Lewis & Sons
"Christie's Sale of Fine Sporting Guns & Vintage Firearms London, September 22, 1999"
Topics: Some interesting sales results from September 1999 Christie's gun auction. Gunmaker Craftsmen: "Grant, Stephen Greener, W.W. Holland & Holland Winchester Purdey"
The Hammergun Romance Part II
Topics: What's new in old-style guns. Gunmaker Craftsmen: S.I.A.C.E. Bertuzzi Abbiatico & Salvinelli (Famars) Piotti
The Vintager District Check Shooting Vest
Topics: Norton & Sons' Vintager Distruct Check Shooting Vest offers all-tweed vest in hunters orange. Manufacturer(s): "Norton & Sons, Ltd."
Redlegs on the Green
Topics: Hunting Spanish partridge with Jack Jansma of Wingshooting Adventures. Dealer(s): Spain Dog Type(s): Red-legged Partridge
Short Cases & Roll Crimps
Topics: Making and/or reloading short shells with a roll-crimp. Sources for componenst. Manufacturer(s): "Accurate Arms Co., Inc.,Ballistic Products, Inc.,Hodgdon Powder Co.,Polywad, Inc."
Song of the Southwest
Topics: The Southwesta'where quail hunting memories linger longer. Breed(s): Brittany Dealer(s): "Texas TX,New Mexico NM" Dog Type(s): Bobwhite Quail Scaled (Blue) Quail Gambel's (Desert) Quail
Return of a Classic
Topics: Historical background on the Ithica Gun Company and review of the reintroduced Ithica NID. Gunmaker Craftsmen: Ithaca Gunmaker Manufacturer(s): NID
Mearns Quail & The Politics of Grass
Topics: "Mearns are the rarest N. American quail, and they require 10-inch grasses for nesting." Dealer(s): "Arizona AZ,New Mexico NM,Chihuahua Mexico" Dog Type(s): "Mearns (Harlequin, Montezuma) Quail"
Spring Side-by-Side Shoots
Topics: Listing of shoots for spring of 2000.
New Anglo-Italian Competition Gun Unveiled
Topics: Kennedy Gunmakers introduces new over/under for clays shooting. Gunmaker Craftsmen: Kennedy Gunmakers
Rich Cole: Beretta Specialist
Topics: Rich Cole was trained by Beretta. He services Berettas and imports Poli boxlocks from Italy. Dealer(s): Maine ME Gunmaker Craftsmen: Beretta Poli
Shooting with Annie Oakley's Gun
Topics: "Upon examining scratches on the stock, I made out a "P", an "M" and some squiggle that must have been "Z". Annie Oakley's real name was Phoebe Mozee." Gamebird(s): 0.41 Gunmaker Craftsmen: Harrington & Richardson
"Through The Glass, Darkly"
Topics: Wingshooting's future (the future of man) is only as bright as we're willing to make it. Human overpopulation is overwhelming nature.
Chef Marcel Mendel
Topics: Chef Mendel from Le Chateau Monetbello in Quebec cooks roast breast of Breme Lake duck. Dealer(s): "Quebec,Canada"
Scottish Smallbores
Topics: "David McKay Brown is building an elegant .410, but this article lalso ooks at his smoothbore guns of all gauges as well as big-bore double rifles. " Dealer(s): "Scotland,Great Britain" Gamebird(s): 0.41 Gunmaker Craftsmen: "Brown, David McKay"
Watson Bros. Smallbore Round-Body
Topics: Building a bespoke 20-bore at Watson Bros. for an American customer. Dealer(s): "England,Great Britain" Gamebird(s): 20 Gunmaker Craftsmen: Watson Bros.
"Jackets, Dekes & Talk Radios"
Topics: "Products reviewed: fleece shooting jacket from Shoot The Moon, Motrola's two-way radios, the Ptarmigan jacket from British Sporting Arms, Mirage Full Body/Shell Canada Goose decoys from G & H Decoys, Inc." Manufacturer(s): "G & H Decoys, Inc.,Motorola,British Sporting Arms, Ltd.,Shoot The Moon,"
Preventive Medicine
Topics: "Interview with Chuck DeVinne regarding preventive measures that can insure your dog's good health after a hunt? Covers bathing, teeth, ears, parasites and shots / vaccinations."
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From the Editor
Topics: Editorial: The Vintage Cup at Addieville visited by hurricane Floyd and it's new venue at Sandanona in N.Y. The addition of the Under The Hammer section to SSM and reminder about sporting clays clinic at White Oak Plantation.
