The evolution of American grouse culture has been an interest to me for decades.
Most were taken with an 8lb 12ga.
When literature began to develop the more gentlemanly pursuit of grouse for sport, enter the marketers.

You cannot go wrong with a gun you like, and friendly companions to match.

Following in the foot steps of a forebear is a solid choice.

It’s a shame however that our firearm choice has small influence on how many rise ahead of it.

Out there doing it best I can.