In the U.S. the hunting of Ruffed Grouse is rough hunting in rough country. There is no doubt that the best possible shotgun for hunting Bonasa is the Winchester Model 21. And the best 21 is the Skeet Gun. The ability of the 26 inch barrels and the WS1 and WS2 chokes to meet the requirements of putting lead on bird are nothing short of amazing. The robust stocking even in straight grips means that even taking a tumble off a dozer path in Baraga County might leave your gun full of mud but in one piece. Nevertheless, the soon to be tested CSMC RBL has me wondering-can the formula be improved upon?

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