Shooting Sportsman, March/April 2002

Subterfuge

Topics: Duck hunting in Charlie Otto’s Pond.

Majestic Sport

Topics: Shooting driven pheasants in the heart of England with Majestic Sport Dealer(s): England Dog Type(s): Pheasant

“Obsidian, Sage & a Setter”

Topics: “Chasing chukar with an English setter in Nevada ( excerpted from “A High, Lonesome Call”)” Dealer(s): Nevada Dog Type(s): Chukar

Bobs & Bucks

Topics: “A photo essay on hunting bobwhite quail with Deer Creek Outfitters, in Kentucky.” Breed(s): English Pointer English Setter Dealer(s): “Deer Creek Outfitters, Kentucky” Dog Type(s): Bobwhite Quail

“Refinishing Gunstocks, Part I”

Topics: Hughes introduces gunstock refinishing and gives his own method for doing so.

Touchy-Feely Stuff

Topics: A discussion of shooting as a matter of “feel.”

Beretta DT-10 Trident

Topics: Reviewing the Beretta DT-10 Trident. Gunmaker Craftsmen: Beretta

The Last Hunt

Topics: “Fond memories of the author’s last hunt with his Jack Russell terrier, Roz.” Dog Type(s): Ruffed Grouse American Woodcock

Cosmi’ An Italian Tradition

Topics: Profiling Cosmi’ the company that makes truly fine autoloading shotguns. Gunmaker Craftsmen: Cosmi

“Chokes, Patterns & Diminishing Returns”

Topics: Discussing the beliefs that pattern percentages increase consistently with increasing choke and that tight chokes extend the effective range of a shotgun.

The Newest NIDs

Topics: Ithaca Classic Doubles is the toast of American side-by-side makers Gunmaker Craftsmen: Ithaca

Into the Bush with Gun & Cell Phone

Topics: “Mixed-bag hunting for waterfowl and upland birds with Ant’s Nest, in South Africa.” Breed(s): English Pointer Dealer(s): “Ant’s Nest, South Africa” Dog Type(s): Francolin Guinea Fowl Duck Goose

Pride of Ownership

Topics: Part I on making and installing stock ovals.

Training with Live Birds

Topics: Training both flushing and pointing breeds using live birds.

Mexico es Magnifico

Topics: Mixed-bag hunting at Mexico’s Sinalopato Duck & Dove Club Dealer(s): “Sinalopato Duck & Dove Club, Mexico” Dog Type(s): Dove Duck

Various Game

Topics: “Reviews of “The European Gunmakers,” by Marco Nobili; “Hunting the Quails of North America,” by Ben O. Williams; “Upland Days,” by William G. Tapply.”

“A Lanyard, a Vest & a Duffel”

Topics: “Reviews of: Knotsmith lanyard, Trail Blazin’ Innovations Riata vest, Orvis Roller Magnum Duffle (Duffel)” Manufacturer(s): “Knotsmith, Trail Blazin’ Innovations, Orvis”

Rancho Caracol

Topics: “Hunting waterfowl at Rancho Caracol, in Mexico.” Dealer(s): “Rancho Caracol, Mexico”

From the Editor

Topics: “The “safari” issue, spring happenings and wingshoots”

Letters