Features
Ten Things Men Look for in a Gun
Topics: Spoof comparing guns with women and the way men judge and look at both.
Gifted Shooters
Topics: "Products reviewed: Cold Weather Coat by Chimere, Endurance jacket by Barbour, McIntosh Birdshooter boots by W. C. Russel Moccasin Co., Shoot the Moon vest for women, Sportsman remote training collar by Tri-Tronics and a copper washed pocket knife by Baretta." Manufacturer(s): "Beretta U.S.A,Tri-Tronics,
Labs
Topics: "Labs, chocolate, yellow or black outsidea'heart of gold inside." Breed(s): Labrador Retriever
The Ditch of Doom
Topics: Small waters and tiny ponds produce intimate waterfowling hotspots. Dog Type(s): Mallard Gadwall
If Only They Could Talk
Topics: Story of two early American gunmakers. What tales these guns could tell.
The A.A. Brown Supreme Deluxe
Dealer(s): "Birmingham England,Great Britain" Gunmaker Craftsmen: "Brown, A.A." Gunmaker Manufacturer(s): Supreme Delux
The Language Barrier
Topics: The Major and origins of words.
Unraveling Rivelling
Topics: "Rivelling, derived from a word meaning wrinkled, is caused by a sliding object (shot or wad) moving against another object (barrel tube) and briefly meeting resistance. "
- By: Michael McIntosh
- and David Trevallion
Driven Shooting
Topics: "McIntosh explains driven shootinga'in England, on the Continent or in Spain. The objective is the same everywherea'drive the birds over the guns as high and as fast a possible. Tips on what to wear and shooting safety."
Observations on Elitism
Topics: In defense of stories in this magazine that may seem to cater to the elite reader.
A Shooting Tape
Topics: Review of the video tltled Develope Your Own Style of Shooting with Marty Fischer.
Clay Crossovers
Topics: "Lots of sporting clays gear (gun cases, shell bags, safety glasses, etc.) works great for hunting too."
Questing for Quiet
Topics: "For the woodcock hunter, silence was bracketed by the dogs bell and the bark of gunfire." Dealer(s): "Maine,ME" Dog Type(s): American Woodcock
"Woodcock, Entrails and All"
Topics: "Cooking Woodcock. Menue: Preserved woodcock with olives, basil pasta,sun-dried tomato bread and cantaloupe ice." Dog Type(s): American Woodcock
Back to the Future
Topics: A Purdey hammergun comes full circle. Gunmaker Craftsmen: Purdey
Accessorize!
Topics: Accessories that live in a gun case. Includes list of mail order resources. Manufacturer(s): "Galco,Holland & Holland,James Purdey & Sons,William Powell & Son,Galazan,Cape Outfitters,Beretta U.S.A."
Flintlock Fowlers
Topics: "Shooting birds with a flint gun requires the skill of a bowhunter, the care of a reloader, the gear of a fly fisher and the passion of a lover. "
All Keepers
Topics: "Books reviewed: Lock, Stock and Barrel by Cyril Adams and Robert Braden; English Shotguns Between the Wars by John B. Friedman; Understanding Ballistics by Robert Rinker; Wings for the Heart by Jerry A. Lewis; American Roughshooting by Edward K. Roggenkamp III; and The Insightful Sportsman by
"Big Sky, Small Birds"
Topics: When the dogs find a coveya'and they willa'you'd best move fast. Huns have feet and aren't afraid to use them. Breed(s): Brittany Dog Type(s): Hungarian Partridge
Opening Day
Topics: First pheasants on the first day of a first season. Opening day jitters in 1956. Dealer(s): Iowa IA Dog Type(s): Pheasant Gunmaker Craftsmen: Remington Ithaca Gunmaker Manufacturer(s): "Featherlight,Model 10"
Field Care
Topics: "Maybe you've been lucky so far, but think how vulnerable your dog is to injury while working for you in the field. "
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