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crunch68

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Anyone hunting with a hammergun. I was wondering what works for in cocking the hammers? I've heard some folks #### both hammers at once, others cocking one and #### the other as they mount the gun. Not a lot of time when a bird flushes.
 
Assume SXS Rabbit eared double here. Rarely needed both barrels, however, if I had time the right barrel was cocked before mount and the left barrel during the mount, if time wasn't available generally i only had time to #### the left barrel. Maritime Ruffed Grouse rarely, if ever, give you time for a second shot anyway.
 
It depends on how surprised you are by the "flush". If an unexpected flush in heavy bush, you often only have time to #### one hammer and only have time for one shot anyhow. Some can #### both hammers smoothly at the same time but it takes practice. If you are walking up on a spot where you know the birds are and are expecting them to flush, then you can #### both ahead of time. Same as with waterfowl. Often you see the bird coming so have time to #### both.
 
I have hunted "a few times" with a hammer double - and with bkack powder as well..:cool:
Being able to react on a surprise flush takes practice no matter what you are using.
My gun is normally open when hunting with the dogs, sometimes closed but never cocked unless I am prepared to shoot
Cat






 
crunch68 said:
Great photos cat. You really get the use out of those beautiful guns. I'm considering a hammer double for my next one.
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Don't take an more time- find one you like ad drop the hammer on it!:dancingbanana:
I ave several other vintage hammer doubles as well as a Pedersoli that is steel approved :d


The geese were shot with either Bismuth or Nice Shot loads.
Cat
 
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