North Woods Grouse - Both Barrels & a Bear Slider
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Fun fact: That Cashmore of Brent's weighs about a pound less than any auto in the same gauge. My little Greifelt weighs in at 6.5 pounds. I think the Cashmore is lighter than that but isn't whippy at all.
A well made double is a far different gun than a Turkish or cheap Italian like the Franchi (both solid options for a budget minded double gun fan), it's not the boat anchor that a new Stevens or other Soviet guns are either.
But some folks like bro-country, while others prefer Patsy, Willie & Hank Sr.
Absolutely true Ben, I was just giving a little good natured teasing. I don't care what people shoot in the slightest, but do enjoy a little banter. Tomato stakes, that is a good one! I will not tell that to the wife or she might actually try it!
MinnesotaHunter
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Franchi 48al 28ga....5.4lbs. Just sayin...
I generally carry either Fausti Stefano SxS or Beretta O/U, both 20s, when chasing grouse. That said I spent quite a few years running around chasing them in college, and saw a lot of those Franchis being carried, so I am dying to get my hands on one in 28.
I generally carry either Fausti Stefano SxS or Beretta O/U, both 20s, when chasing grouse. That said I spent quite a few years running around chasing them in college, and saw a lot of those Franchis being carried, so I am dying to get my hands on one in 28.
Dan O
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Wow 67+ posts and nothing but great story's and great banter and 100% positive. This is a great one hope it goes on for a long time.
Thanks to all posters. Sounds like a great time!!!!
Thanks to all posters. Sounds like a great time!!!!
BrentD
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5.3 lbs. If you must have a 28 gauge. And you would look SO much better carrying it. http://www.hallowellco.com/w__c_scott 28ga.html
And then, for those that really want light, coming it at less than 4.2# http://www.hallowellco.com/Turner 410 boxlock.html
Frankly, I think a 12 gauge is rather a minimum when blowing trees out of the way is necessary.
TrumpkinTheDwarf
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Oh you Bastage!!! I do NOT need a double gun fetish. Stop it! My 12 gauge Browning BPS is all I need. I swear!
VikingsGuy
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Do Ben and Brent wear those British knickers when they tote the doubles too? Maybe a derby hat? No photo is necessary!
The colors look fantastic even though the leaves make it a might harder to connect on grouse. Fair trade off. There is something about the site and smell of a north woods two-track during the fall.
I am on the edge of ruffed habitat, but did shoot a dandy a few years back. I might have to put a little effort into it this year after this thread!
The colors look fantastic even though the leaves make it a might harder to connect on grouse. Fair trade off. There is something about the site and smell of a north woods two-track during the fall.
I am on the edge of ruffed habitat, but did shoot a dandy a few years back. I might have to put a little effort into it this year after this thread!
BrentD
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@Dan O all you NEED is a Tyson's Chicken from the grocery store. It's what you WANT that matters. Strangely, Montana is nearly drowning in a plethora of beautiful double guns. You should find something easily. Let me help.
Besides Hallowells in Livingston, there is Hill Rod and Gun in Boseman. Those two should get you warmed up, at least.
God only knows what is in Missoula and Billings, but move fast before @VikingsGuy and @wllm1313 cut you off.
This morning, I got the action back for my Greener. My best of all shotguns. She is back in one piece, fully assembled and awaiting the Pheasant Opener in 2 weeks and 2 days (but who is counting?). Life is now fully back to normal, and we can return to this again.
noharleyyet
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Beautiful iron, but that photogenic Golden is something else...@Dan O all you NEED is a Tyson's Chicken from the grocery store. It's what you WANT that matters. Strangely, Montana is nearly drowning in a plethora of beautiful double guns. You should find something easily. Let me help.
Besides Hallowells in Livingston, there is Hill Rod and Gun in Boseman. Those two should get you warmed up, at least.
God only knows what is in Missoula and Billings, but move fast before @VikingsGuy and @wllm1313 cut you off.
This morning, I got the action back for my Greener. My best of all shotguns. She is back in one piece, fully assembled and awaiting the Pheasant Opener in 2 weeks and 2 days (but who is counting?). Life is now fully back to normal, and we can return to this again.
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Dan O
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Great pictures the Golden steals the show@Dan O all you NEED is a Tyson's Chicken from the grocery store. It's what you WANT that matters. Strangely, Montana is nearly drowning in a plethora of beautiful double guns. You should find something easily. Let me help.
Besides Hallowells in Livingston, there is Hill Rod and Gun in Boseman. Those two should get you warmed up, at least.
God only knows what is in Missoula and Billings, but move fast before @VikingsGuy and @wllm1313 cut you off.
This morning, I got the action back for my Greener. My best of all shotguns. She is back in one piece, fully assembled and awaiting the Pheasant Opener in 2 weeks and 2 days (but who is counting?). Life is now fully back to normal, and we can return to this again.
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I had a double many years ago but it was a basic off brand of some sort. Couldn't hit much with it so I sold it. Then later on I bought a Browning Citori 12 ga. 26 inch tubes with the invector choke's. Love this one it does great for skeet and in the field. It's my favorite. It just seems to point so naturally I don't think I could find anything to fit me better. But I'll keep an eye out just in case. Never say never.
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Great fall pics w/ doggos and colours...snooty guns NWS
Hunting Wife
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So this took way longer than we planned but things never slowed down for us this winter. Mud season is as good a time as any to do taxidermy projects I suppose. @HuntingHusband humored me and did the woodwork. I finally got it put together today. Happy with the way it turned out. Nice reminder of a great trip!
Looks fantastic. Y'all have inspired me to look into taking the pup to the northwoods
