Shooting Sportsman, January/February 2023

Features

Gallyon Gun & Rifle Makers

Heirloom English guns built for a new era

by Vic Venters

An Argentina Adventure

Doves & ducks with Four Seasons Adventures

by Gary Kramer

Vive le Chapuis!

A traditional French gunmaker focused on the field

by Tom Sternal

Gray Ghosts in the Gray Sage

Phantom encounters in chukar country

by John Shewey

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Departments

From the Editor

Returning to the Big Apple for a Chapuis reception

Letters

“Braised” barrels, the pain and pleasure of hunting, an unfortunate first and more

Game & Gun Gazette

Russell Moccasin bought, two wingshooting schools, new English game guns, the duck stamp winner, etc.

Gun Review

The Beretta Ultraleggero: a lightweight O/U with a steel receiver

by Bruce Buck

Field Gear

“Stay-away” gear for hunting far from home

by The Editors

To the Point

The long months of drought between seasons

by Tom Huggler

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Scattershot

Gear Guide

Bearing the burden with hands-free travel packs

by Ralph Stuart

Shooting

Updating the London gunmakers tour

by Chris Batha

Shot Talk

Sharing letters with issues & answers

by Tom Roster

Hunting Dogs

Flying the coop for the best reusable training birds

by Jim Mclennan

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On the cover

A Gallyon Holkham photographed by Matthew Brown.