Shooting Sportsman, January/February 1996

A Guest of the Gunmakers Company

Topics: Michael McIntosh attends the Gunmakers Company’s annual Nomination Dinner in Loncon.

Partners

Topics: Lee was the worst of my many bad or mediocre hunting partners.

Covering the Spred

Manufacturer(s): Polywad

Making It Right II

Topics: Modifications to the receiver and barrels of your gun that will make it right for you.

Hippo Vlei

Topics: Waterfowling on the high veld of South Africa. Dealer(s): “South Africa,Orange Free State” Dog Type(s): Merganser

Stylishly Scrolled

Gauge: “Winston Churchill, Eric Gold”

A Grave Situation

Topics: A great London gunmaker’s grave falls in disrepair.

Ladies Firsts

Topics: National Shooting Sports Foundation survey determines that a women who shoot should be refered to as an outdoorswoman. Gunmaker Craftsmen: Marrochi Browning Gunmaker Manufacturer(s): “Conquista,Lady Sport Spectrum”

The Psychic Side of Sporting

Topics: “Generally speaking, when you missa’if you know how to shoota’it’s your fault. ”

Into The Breech

Topics: A Pauly breechloading double as a window on firearms history a’it was the first breechloading cartridge shotgun.

Advice

Topics: Old man values his hunting memories after losing his wife and his setter.

Visible Impact

Topics: The T30P-B pattern target from Ranging/Visible Impact Targets better than paper pattern targets. Manufacturer(s): Ranging/Visible Impact Targets

Green Cartridges

Topics: Cogswell & Harrison offer the Blagdon biodegradable cartridge. Manufacturer(s): Cogswell & Harrison

The Return of the Round Action

Topics: “John Dickson recently resumed building a round-action guna’first in Holland, now in Scotland.” Gunmaker Craftsmen: Dickson

An Adventurous Hunter’s Life

Cogswell & Harrison

Topics: “Like a Phoenix from the ashes, so has arisen this London gunmaker with sights set on the U. S. market.” Gunmaker Craftsmen: Cogswell & Harrison

King Bob’s Court

Topics: A Georgia quail hunt in royal fashion at Oakie Sink Preserve. Dealer(s): Georgia GA Dog Type(s): Quail

The Merkel 147E

Topics: Michael McIntosh likes the Merkel 147E 28-gauge more than he thought he woulda lot more. Gamebird(s): 28 Gunmaker Craftsmen: Merkel Gunmaker Manufacturer(s): Merkel 147E

Edging Out Grouse

Topics: 1993 grouse flush-rate data in Michigan indicate numbers down. Loss of habitat and over harvest cited as probable causes. Dealer(s): Michigan MI Dog Type(s): Ruffed Grouse

Beretta Launches Manhattan Gallery

Topics: Beretta SpA opens a 2-floor boutique on Madison Avenue in New York City. Manufacturer(s): Beretta SpA

The Hunter As Conservationist

Topics: Sportsmen support wildlife conservation.

Fowl Weather Gear

Topics: “Reviews of Patagonia underwear, Simms lightweight Micro Fiber wader, Reel-Quik decoy anchoring system, Nokia gloves and mittens and the GunBoat floating gun slip.” Manufacturer(s): “GunBoat,H.T. Enterprises,Sbrocchi,Simms,Patagonia”

Southern Crossers

Topics: Wingshooting in Argentina and Uruguaya’a photo essay. Dealer(s): “Argentina,Uruguay”

When to Go With a Pro

Topics: Weighing the costs versus the benefits of going with a professional dog trainer. Tips on selecting the right pro.

Call Me Madam

Topics: National Shooting Sports Foundation survey determines that a women who shoot should be refered to as an outdoorswoman.

One Grouse

Breed(s): English Pointer Dealer(s): Wisconsin WI Dog Type(s): Grouse