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#562783 01/15/20 10:23 AM
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I really like this one but 26" barrels and engraved with pointers and quail? Odd combo to say the least. Roosters and setter on the left side makes a bit more sense.

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As my fragile memory serves me, Borgardus recommended a ten bore for most upland birds and said something like anyone who couldnt carry an eight pound gun all day shouldnt be in the field. Now I know thats not exactly what he said but thats what stuck in memory.

PS: just reviewed his book again. He preferred a ten pound ten gauge for his upland and trap work. For his upland loads he preferred five drams of powder and one ounce of #9 or #8 shot.

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SKB #562793 01/15/20 10:59 AM
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This one is only 7lbs 4ozs, and has 3" chambers proofed for 1&1/2 OZs of shot. That is some big medicine for Gentleman Bob.


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Must say I have used my 10-bore Darne R-16 for chukars, huns and pheasants. The gun carries St. Etienne superior proof with 75mm chambers and weighs 7lbs 2 oz.

The barrels use Briley choke tubes in skt, M, IC, and Full. It carries and handles well in the field and reloads quickly in the blind. Would not hesitate to use it against quail, but so far it's been the Charlin 12 gauge that has done that service.

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That'd be some big pipes looking down on Mr. Bob

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Probably could kill 4 or 5 on a covey rise, one shot with open chokes, a full load of shot, and quick shooting. Not enough birds for that sort of thing in this day and age.


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Better sight picture with those wider barrels...take out a whole covey.


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Dear Lord!
5 drams of powder?

I think some would be cooked when they hit the ground.


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Market hunter?


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If you sold wild bobs to the game market you trapped them. You can catch the whole covey at one time, without firing a shot. Zero expense.

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