today's success with the 28

[hnachaj]

I had to pickup some birds that the two youngsters forgot to bring home from last Saturday's hunt that I guided. I went out this afternoon to browse the fields that have been hunted repeatably since Wednesday. Oban found one dead rooster and this female thatg I hit with a Fedral 8.5 target load.

We hope to do better next Saturday morning. The following week, I will use the Chapuis for the annual CTSCA Xmas shoot at Mid-County in NY.

Regards,
Henry

 

[fishslinger]

That's a nice shotgun what make is it ?

 

[hnachaj]

It is a bespoken Chapuis. You can order one made to your specs from Dante in Montréal.
Regards,
Henry

 

[28 gauge]

Nice looking 28 gauge.

 

[Turkeyslayer 1300]

What is the gun choked and approximately how far away was the bird when you hit it?

 

[Ardent]

She's pretty.

 

[hnachaj]

It is a fixed choke IC/MOD. First barrel was a Federal 8.5 Target load and I keep a WInchester 5 in the Mod. I hunt over my dog, so most shots are under 25 yards. This hen was a runner, going in circles through some weeds and frozen over ponds. Oban did at least 5 points. On the last point, the hen flushed some 30 feet away. She must of been some 30 yards quartering away when I got a few pellets in the neck/head area. "It is better to be lucky, than good and unlucky!"

Regards,
Henry