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Gorgeous photo!

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I'm looking for a good overall watch for everything: camping/hiking/hunting/fishing/and decent enough looking to wear with a suit. Preferably under $150

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I hunted last Sunday and it was -23 below. Actually wasn't bad at all. I still have 7 days remaining on a ND license.

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PP, GWP, DD or Munster?

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Nice video. Very well done and informative. Should definitely help people get interested in field trialing.

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The gun show this last Sunday was kind of a bust. Small show, only (3) side x sides. One LC and two Remington 1900 12 gauges. I did like how the 1900s came up and handled.

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Congrats! What kind of dog do you have?

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I’ve never hunted quail but I would think your springer would do fine. Take him out and give it a go.

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I'm a sxs nut. I have one o/u still. Its a 32" Browning 20 ga 525 sporting clays gun. It doesn't see the light of day much. I've had a fair sized pile of o/u guns but they're all gone and replaced with sxs guns. I think you've gotten some good info, especially Toolings summation. I deviate from his...

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Handled the guns below today. All are in great shape. Merkel felt the best, came up and swung nice, beautiful wood on it also. LC Ideal was a bit heavy I thought. BSS wasn’t as light as it looks but came up pretty darn nice. Not the best looking wood on it. It’s a start I guess. We have a gun show i...

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No matter the dog the more range the better. A dog chasing a deer, fox, coyote, etc..can cover a ½ mile in no time flat.

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SpringerDude wrote:Just another reason to be outside observing nature. Great experience. Thanks for sharing.

+1

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Exciting, congrats! Cast-A-Britt has some nice looking dogs.

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Thanks for the info Jimbo, mcreole,and mtlhdr - Maybe 100+ yards then? Wasn't quite sure since I've never hunted coyotes. AS of now I don't need anything large like a 270 or 7mm-08. I've been doing a little reading/research and a lot of people say the wind effects the 204 less than the .223 or .22-2...

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I currently drive a Honda Element. For the most part I love it. Rubber floors throughout and the upholstery seems to pretty much stain resistant. Make’s for easy clean up. It’s AWD and decent on gas. It’s easy to navigate in tight situations. Only has four seats and most of the time only has three s...

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Thanks for the info jimbo&rooster , tommyboy, and slistoe… I appreciate it very much. Hickboyaf Not really sure how far my average shot will be. I’ve never really hunted coyotes. Hopefully somewhere between 50-100 yards? I would think most of the shots will be taken into more of an open field settin...

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Sharon wrote:Good for you. The future of our "sport" depends on that kind of mentoring.

Thanks for the kind words Sharon. It really was a lot of fun. Seeing the smile on the hunters faces was priceless.

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Sharon wrote:Black/whites I prefer. Very nice pic. Congrats.

Thanks Sharon, I appreciate the kind words. I also like B/W pics.

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fishvik wrote:Jersey looks like a great little dog. My first bird dog was a SS/GSP cross too. His name was Petey. I had him while I was in college and was a great dog although he never got to be a PF dog.

Thanks for the kind words. She really is one of a kind. I love the name Petey!

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I am trying to decide which barrel to buy for my T/C Encore: .204, .223 or .22-250. It will mainly be used for coyotes and jack rabbits. I've heard .204's are a lot of fun.

Can you guys please give me the benefit of your experience on caliber choice?

Thanks guys, looking forward to your thoughts.

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RoostersMom - Can't say I've ever seen or tasted a chile beer, interesting.

SHORTFAT - Don't think anyone has mentioned McEwans. Sounds good.

A couple more to add to my list!

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Good looking pup. I'd hunt behind it. I'd have it altered if tri's are not allowed in the GSP world. Wouldn't pay $1,000 just because of the color.

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If you are going to hunt quail in Texas, you are going to pay. In time it will be that way throughout the country. There is no logic in expecting taxpayers to furnish us with land and game to hunt. Private landowners should be compensated. Private landowners are compensated with subsidies, price su...

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Great vid! Beautiful dogs and country. Great to see a youngster involved.

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The very reason I like hunting by myself or with other dog owners. I'm out to enjoy my time in the field and my dog. Don't need others wrecking that. If they were my buddies they wouldn't of been asked back after the first time out. I also don't like large groups and walking straight lines back and ...

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Myself and our chapter had the honor of taking out five first time pheasant hunters this year. I tagged along with a camera and snapped a few photos. We started the day with donuts, introductions and then moved onto an informational meeting with a MN DNR official. The gentleman from the DNR went ove...

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LOL oh my god...not funny but kind of funny...considering someone would post a photo of illegal game, that is if they are not game farm birds.

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Company?

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When I said "gentlemen above" I should of said the gentlemen mentioned in the first/original post, not you mm...sorry dude.

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You should reread my post I said nothing that you gathered from my post. I said I do hunt public land. I did not say I needed or wanted to kill a lot of birds. I answered the question as to what I would pay and I further explained what I would expect for the price. I have hunted many a day with no ...

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Our little mutt was the PF Dog of the Day a couple weeks back. Very proud parents and lucky to have Jersey in our lives.

http://bit.ly/1iZXgcE

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I think a lot of it depends on how you judge a successful day in the field. Is it shooting a bunch of birds or just enjoying the outdoors with a good dog? Some of my best days hunting I didn't kill a thing. The gentlemen above sounds like he would of been better off hunting at a preserve, would of s...

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Been a while...what's your favorite autumn/winter beer?

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Thanks for the info djloder! How ya been?

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I handled a Citori Lightning 20 gauge yesterday and it felt really nice. $1,800 new. Another shop just got a few different guns in that I need to go handle: LC Ideal 16ga 1921 in for $2,999, Merkle 47E 20ga $3,199 (beautiful looking gun) , Browning BSS 20 gauge $2300ish and a Winchester 23XTR Grade ...

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Congrats! That Franki sure is a looker!

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We are hoping to make it to MT around Labor Day weekend 2014. The trip will include: camping, hunting, hiking, golfing, eating and drinking. We love hole-in-the-wall bars and eateries… Breweries are fun! Love music…especially bluegrass (Trampled By Turtles is a favorite of ours) Just looking for gen...

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Hopefully Mark Dinsmore will share some information. On here he's ohmymy111. He knows a lot about french britts and has been successful in many different venues with his dogs. Hopefully he'll chime in.

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Any Franchi Destino 20 gauge users?

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Tooling – WOW! Thanks for the info, it’s very helpful. The more I dig in the more overwhelming it becomes. The more feedback I get the more I lean towards a 16 gauge. I currently own a 12 gauge auto and a 20 gauge pump. The 20 gauge is a joy to carry all day and seems to have plenty of knock down po...

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Well that's about the easiest question I believe there is to answer.. ...classic sxs of course :) They are/can be lots of $$$ but suck it up and get the one you want (within your reasonable limits of course..I busted right through mine :| ) <--- That's some good advice right there! (And yes, two tr...

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How about Ugartechea SXS's?

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big_fish wrote:nice pictures looks like a lot of fun hope to do it some day.

Thanks Big Fish. It was a ton of fun. If you get the chance, I recommend it.

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RoostersMom wrote:Very nice slideshow. Looks like you had a great time. Enjoy the chickens - they have fast become one of my favorites to hunt!

Thanks Rooster. I agree, they are a lot of fun to hunt.

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nikegundog wrote:Here is a informative article you might like to look at.
http://www.stephencokerandco.com/blog/

Good read, thanks Nike.

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Ms. Cage wrote:Ryan , Let me know if you got the photos of the 2 Ithica /SKB's.

I did, thanks for sending them. I'm out of the office until Monday. I'll look at them when I get back. Thanks again.

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Anything wrong with guns like this?

http://www.gunsamerica.com/927221344/L_ ... _Grade.htm#

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A.H. Fox Sterlingworth, 20 gauge http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=374722457 Sweet gun! What do you think its worth? It appears the seller thinks it's worth $2500...If you keep a look out at the available markets you might find one for $2000. They (A.H. Fox ) are sweet handling gu...

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nikegundog wrote:
rkappes wrote:How about this gun?
Double triggers with a pistol grip stock, have you ever handled one like that?

When it comes to LC's I've only handled a 12gauge 2E...not sure if that's similar or not. The 2E didn't have double triggers.

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How about this gun?

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