Features
Loading Blackpowder Shotshells
Topics: Loading blackpowder shotshells is different from loading smokeless-powder shells. You don't ever put blackpowder in the plastic resevoir of a modern loading pressa'it can explode.
The Guns of Henry Atkin
Topics: "One of London's most respected gunmakers, Atkin produced best-quality self-openers and more." Gunmaker Craftsmen: "Atkin, Henry"
Tools of the Trade
Topics: "The more specialized the craft, the more specialized the tools."
A Moroccan Holiday
Topics: Shooting doves in North Africa Dealer(s): Morocco Dog Type(s): Dove
The Shooting-Party
Topics: Sign up for a shooting trip to England.
Pheasant Crest Lodge
Topics: Pheasant Crest uses the traditional method of driving and blocking. Dealer(s): "South Dakota,SD" Dog Type(s): Pheasant
A Legend in the Making
Topics: "Dove shooting in Argentina's newest frontier. The flights start sporadically, but in no time fill the sky." Dealer(s): Argentina Dog Type(s): Dove
The Game Fair Tour
Topics: Second trip to the CLA Game Fair is set for July 2001. Dealer(s): England
"A Classic, a Collar and a Press"
Topics: "Gear reviewed included: Sizemaster shotshell reloader from mayville Engineering Co., the Tri-Tronics remote dog collar and the Beaufort coat from Barbour." Manufacturer(s): "Barbour, Inc,Tri-Tronics,Mayville Engineering Co., Inc."
The Major & the Woodcock
Topics: Tales of woodcock and the Major's feelings about eating them.
New Purdey Book Available
Gunning the Ditch Dragon
Topics: Michael chooses the right weapon and ammo for the pheasant of the day. Dog Type(s): Pheasant
"Ducks, Dogs & Derring-Do"
Topics: "Books reviewed: 'A View from a Tall Hill', 'The Art of Jim Killen', 'The Duck Stamp Story' and 'Colter'."
Gough Thomas Orders an Atkin
Topics: Gough Thomas ordered a self-opening Atkin of the highest quality in 1947. Gunmaker Craftsmen: "Atkin, Henry"
Caldwell's Gads
Topics: What is it about small openings in the ice that attract ducks? Dog Type(s): Gadwall
The SSM Clays Clinic
Topics: Rundown of the first SSM sporting clays clinic.
A Visit with Hartmann & Weiss
Topics: "H & W offer falling-block rifles, British-styled sidelock ejector side-by-side shotguns and rifles and over/under guns and rifles patterned on the Boss system. " Dealer(s): "Hamburg, Germany" Gunmaker Craftsmen: Hartmann & Weiss
Birds of the Bighorn
Topics: Mixed-bag hunting in big sky country. Dealer(s): "Montana,MT" Dog Type(s): Pheasant Sharp-tailed Grouse Hungarian Partridge
The Hunter in My Heart
Topics: "Controversy, both pro and con, resulting from earlier article in which the author swears off further hunting woodcock."
The $64K Question
Topics: Hickox answers questions from dog owners about various aspects of training.
Never Say Never
Topics: An unusual octagonal-barreled hammergun from Belgium bearing the name Russel Arms Co.
Southern Side by Side Championship
Topics: "The second Southern Side by Side Championship set for April at Deep River Sporting Clays near Raleigh, NC." Dealer(s): "North Carolina,NC"
The Lanber 2097
Topics: Wingshooting Adventures plans to import three models of Lanbers to the U.S. Lanbar's over/under is a great gun for the price. Gunmaker Craftsmen: Lanber Gunmaker Manufacturer(s): "20,972,077"
Readers & Writers Wingshoots 2001
Topics: Information on the year 2001 Readers & Writers Wingshootsa'descriptions of the destinations and dates included.
A Custom Model 21
Topics: Modifying a M-21 into the "ideal" pigeon gun. Gunmaker Craftsmen: Winchester Gunmaker Manufacturer(s): Model 21
... and One on Piotti
Topics: "Marco Noili's latest book, 'F.lli Piotti: Italian Fine Gun Maker'"
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