Features
Tube Talk
Topics: Gun barrels are the most important part of a gun. Advice from two gunsmiths on barrel condition.
Gathering Soft Hackles
Topics: Why hunt spruce grouse? Because they're therea'and good eating too. Dealer(s): Alaska AK Dog Type(s): Spruce Grouse
'Hup' that Pup
Topics: 'Hup' or 'sit' is the most important command for a flushing dog.
L.L. Bean Hunter's Hotline
Topics: Ask a fellow hunter questions at the L.L. Bean hunters hotline.
Into the Third Dimension
Topics: Master engraving Winston Churchill has produced a limited edition bronze sculpture titled "Master's Reward". Gauge: Winston Churchill
Going Light: Too Much of a Good Thing
Topics: Be careful when buying an ultralight shotgun. Sometimes you get more than you bargained for.
Protocol at Purdey's
Topics: The buyer of a new Purdey probably never know that over 600 hours of labor went into producing his gun. Gunmaker Craftsmen: Purdey
- By: Michael McIntosh
- and David Trevallion
Views of the Game
Topics: The future of sporting clays hinges on introducing newcommers to the game.
More than Meets the Eye
Topics: Details the tools and technique of the engraver.
1995 Readers & Writers Wingshoot
Dealer(s): South Dakota SD
Punt Hunts
Topics: Bill Kerr's 230-pound punt gun is one of the biggest in the business. Dealer(s): Scotland Dog Type(s): Wigeon Teal
Bands to Boots
Topics: "Products reviewed: Swiss Army Field watch, Hatchbag, boots, waxed gun slip, upland apparel and brush pants" Manufacturer(s): "Stafford's,Schnee's,Hatchbag, Inc.,Swiss Army Brands,Galco International,"
A Beastly Business
Topics: "Holland & Holland presentation guns: the men, the myths, the maker" Gunmaker Craftsmen: Holland & Holland
Tess
Topics: Unwanted children (puppies) sometimes make the best gundogs
Seeing the Mussles
Topics: "If you are seeing the barrels on some shot, don't feel bad about it. A lot of us are doing the same thing." Breed(s): Labrador Retriever Dealer(s): "Michigan MI,Iowa IA" Dog Type(s): Grouse Pheasant
Buffered Loads
Topics: "Buffered shot can improve shot pattern, especially for bismuth shot. "
Graham's Old Fulton
Topics: My father's gun was more than an heirloom; it was a gift of self Gunmaker Craftsmen: Hunter Gunmaker Manufacturer(s): Fulton
J & J Rutten
Topics: The Rutten model 285 is versital and in no need of babying. Gamebird(s): 12 Gunmaker Craftsmen: Rutten Gunmaker Manufacturer(s): "model 285,model 100"
Lessons from a Bird Feeder
Topics: Watching humming birds can teach valuable lessons a'at least aesthetic ones.
My Shotgun Is Quick
Topics: What if Mickey Spillane wrote about grouse hunting
The 'New' A.H. Fox 16-Gauge
Topics: Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Co. introduces a new A.H. Fox 16-gauge shotgun. Gamebird(s): 16 Gunmaker Craftsmen: "Fox, A.H."
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From the Editor
Topics: On getting shot. Silvio describes a shooting accident. Launch of new columna'Technicana with Michael McIntosh and Davide Trevallion.
