Regarding the cost of ammunition for hunting.

When I add up what I have spent on guns, gear, clothing, travel, accommodations, dogs and my hunting property, the annual cost of even Kent TM is a relatively small proportion of my expenditures. In Canada, for older doubles, the only problem in the past has been availability of suitable loads, not their cost.

Mr Owen, having owned a 6 pound 5 ounce 28" barrelled A&N boxlock from Webley in 12 gauge, I'm in full agreement. My 12 gauge round action Ideal 6REE weighs 6 pounds, 9 ounces if I remember correctly and it feels as good in my hands as any 16 gauge I've owned or used. And it's barrels will handle anything and more than my shoulder can.

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