Lost & Not Found
Bird hunters like stuff, and we accumulate lots of it, which is why some things can be forgotten, misplaced or, gulp, lost.
March/April 2021
The Worth of a Gun
The challenge of valuing shotguns.
The Mythical ‘Even’ Pattern
Because gamebirds are almost always passing at angles through the shotstring, the chances of them lining up with a pattern "hole" are slim.
GPS Collars for Technophobes
I may be a technophobe and have come to GPS reluctantly, but now that I’m here, I’m never going back.
Clay-Breaking Gear
Celebrate the end of a long winter indoors by heading to the range with some of the latest clay-breaking gear.
W.W. Greener for Sale
W.W. Greener, one of the most famous and influential English gunmaking firms of the Victorian and Edwardian eras, is for sale.
A Rocketing Rock!
Interior Alaska is reserved for hunting ruffed and sharp-tailed grouse, but once winter arrives, the dogs and I turn to ptarmigan.
The Ultimate Practice Shooting System
You can’t become a better shooter without practice, but you can practice without the time and expense of a trip to the range.
A New Boss Over/Under
An innovative addition to a classic design
Krieghoff’s 2020 ‘Gun of the Year’
Krieghoff, based in Ulm, Germany, has consistently unveiled a “Gun of the Year”—frequently featuring historic or geographic themes.
Bettinsoli Grand Prix Deluxe Sporter
The Bettinsoli Grand Prix Deluxe has lots of competition in its less-than-$5,000 price range, but it's is an attractive gun and a good shooter.
I Can See Clearly Now
One key to making a better visual connection with the target is to use shooting glasses with the brightest/sharpest colored lenses for the conditions.