Originally Posted by Lloyd3
BrentD: I have heard of but have never handled a gun that would permit the bridging and cocking of both hammers easily. That sounds pretty great btw.

If you will consider subgauges, you will find it easier with barrels that simply closer together. The Evans 16 gauge was a dream to hunt with so far as carrying and cocking the gun goes. It was mounting the gun that was a problem. But only due to its lack of drop.

I find hunting wild pheasants with a flushing dog to be very doable with the right hammer gun. I think sharptails would be no different. I have not tried to hunt ruffed grouse however. And I don't intend to with a hammer gun. I do not see that being very productive.

If you hunt long enough in cold, wet weather, there will come a time when you will slip the hammer while decocking the left barrel. It is not an if, but a when. With perfect muzzle awareness and control, that should not be anything more than an unpleasant surprise. But keep that in mind.

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BrentD, (Professor - just for Stan)

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