Features
Vive la Becasse
Topics: "Woodcock hunting at Camp Bonaventure, on Quebec's Gaspe Peninsula." Dealer(s): "Quebec,Camp Bonaventure" Dog Type(s): American Woodcock
A One-Gun Odyssey
Topics: "Hunting pheasants, chukar, turkeys and deer with a Drilling at Texas' Oak Knoll Ranch." Dealer(s): "Texas,Oak Knoll Ranch" Dog Type(s): Pheasant Chukar Gunmaker Craftsmen: Krieghoff
Swamp Ducks
Topics: Anecdotal story about hunting mallards in a hard-to-get-to beaver swamp.
The Natural
Topics: Anecdotal story about dove shooting and finding "the zone."
Sound Advice
Topics: An in-depth look at hearing protection devices (HPDs) and a roundup of various companies' offerings and best uses. Manufacturer(s): "AOSafety/Aero Co.,Dillon Precision Products,E.A.R., Insta-Mold,Electronic Shooters Protection (E.S.P),Howard Leight Hearing Protection,RidgeLine,Silencio/Safety
Wingshooting News
Manufacturer(s): "Robin Hollow Outfitters,Beretta"
The Major & the Three Little Pigs
Topics: "The Major babysits for the lovely Stephanie's niece, Clara, and tells her his version of The Three Little Pigs."
Recoil-Reducing Devices
Topics: Rating the performance of various recoil-reducing devices. Manufacturer(s): "Gracoil,Graco,G-Squared,Schroll Shooting Supplies,Recoil Systems,JS Air Cushion Stocks,Recoil Damper"
"Plate, Palette & Prairie"
Topics: "Reviews of "Game on the Grill," by Eileen Clarke; "The Sporting Art of Frank Benson," by Faith Andrews Bedford; and "At Home on the Range with a Texas Hunter," by Henry Chappell."
El Tesoro Lodge
Topics: Chasing bobwhite quail at Mexico's El Tesoro Lodge. Dealer(s): "El Tesoro Lodge,Mexico" Dog Type(s): Bobwhite Quail
The Packsaddle Quail Study
Topics: Analyzing a study of bobwhite quail on Oklahoma's Packsaddle Wildlife Management Area: range and movement; adult quail mortality; supplemental feeding; effects of hunting; nesting and brood-rearing; the future. Dealer(s): "Oklahoma," Dog Type(s): Bobwhite Quail
A Worldwide Web Tour
Topics: Visiting Websites that relate to fine guns.
Boxlocks by Ugartechea
Topics: Looking at Ugartechea boxlocks offered by Lion Country Supply and Aspen Outfitting Company. Manufacturer(s): "Lion Country Supply,Aspen Outfitting Company" Gunmaker Craftsmen: Ugartechea Gunmaker Manufacturer(s): "Upland Classic,AOC Small Game Gun"
Cast & Blast on the Firesteel
Topics: "Excerpted from the author's book The Run to Gitche Gumee, this story relates a float on Wisconsin's Firesteel River that produces rainbow trout and grouse." Dealer(s): Wisconsin Dog Type(s): Ruffed Grouse
Kent's New Nontoxic Paper-Cased Shells
Manufacturer(s): Kent Cartridge America
Sassafras Quail
Topics: Hunting bobwhite quail with George Hickox at Georgia's Sassafras Plantation. Breed(s): English Pointer Labrador Retriever Dealer(s): "Georgia,Sassafras Plantation" Dog Type(s): Bobwhite Quail Gunmaker Craftsmen: Poli
Measuring MOI
Topics: Quantifying the "feel" of a gun by measuring moment of inertia (MOI) with a purpose-built machine. Includes tables and graphs.
A Versatile Hand
Topics: "Modifying guns to suit taste or physical requirements, such as a detachable grip for a one-armed shooter."
- By: Michael McIntosh
- and David Trevallion
Vet Kits for Field & Truck
Topics: Vet Chuck DeVinne gives advice on vet kits for taking afield and keeping in the truck.
Afif Espindola
Topics: A profile of Rock Springs Ranch chef Afif Espindola and a recipe for Marinated Breast of Chukar Partridge with Chanterelles. Dog Type(s): Chukar
The 2001 Vintage Cup Preview
Topics: Looking forward to the events at the 2001 Vintage Cup. Dealer(s): "Orvis Sandanona,Millbrook, New York"
America's Budget Sidelock
Topics: The story of Crescent Armsa'American maker of budget sidelocks. Manufacturer(s): Gun Parts Corp. Gamebird(s): 0.41 Gunmaker Craftsmen: Crescent Arms Stevens Folsom Gunmaker Manufacturer(s): Quail Hammerless
- By: Maj. Gen. James McCoskey
From Weathering to Walking
Topics: "Reviews of the C.C. Filson Foul Weather Rain Pant, Garmin eTrex GPS receiver, Beretta Upland Vest and Danner Grouse boot." Manufacturer(s): "C.C. Filson,Garmin,Danner,Beretta"
In Search of Simplicity
Topics: Today's shotshell choices could stand a bit more variety.
'Huh?'
Topics: Anecdotal article about how the author has lost his hearing through the yearsa'and the audio-screening test that proved it.
Hammering History
Topics: Tracing the evolution of the British hammergun. Gunmaker Craftsmen: "Lancaster, Charles Boswell, Charles James Dougall Powell, William Thomas Horsley Purdey Westley Richards Lang, Joseph"
- By: David Grant
- and Douglas Tate
Departments
From the Editor
Topics: "Previewing this issue's articles on hearing protection devices, moment of inertia (MOI) and the 2001 Vintage Cup."
Snap Shots
Gunmaker Craftsmen: Abbiatico & Salvinelli (Famars)
