Quail hunting is certainly WAY down in my part of the country. In 25 years, the ONLY quail hunting will be on public preserves/plantations and private wild bird plantation/farms. At least in my neck of the wood. It has already become a wealthy man's game, in general.

Dove shooting still provides afforable shotgunning opportunities, though. But even on the dove field everybody wants hi-brass, 3" shells with copper plated shot. They treat the dove like ducks... not the place for a vintage double.

I don't so much mind the O/U... in fact I love 'em. But for a guy that is switching from an auto to an O/U, they're a step in the right direction. smile

Adam