Gobbler Nation

I second the recommendatio from the reloader's network. A buddy uses one for 10 gauge and it makes a great crimp. It's a 4 pin head. I don't know about the .410 but I've seen the one my buddy has and its well made and solid. I second the use of a vintage hand cranker. Only new ones I've had were fro...

Some like it clean, some like it dirty. It doesn't make that much difference in my guns. Gil

The discussion of changing POA/POI is a sure fire way for some to burn up ammo unnecessarily especially "counting clicks". There is no reason one should have to shoot 4 dove loads in zeroing in a shotgun. As has been discussed here by some, an easier method involves a steady, repeatable re...

My former Super Bantam did fine with a PG .570. Only other I tried was the factory choke and a PG .555 but the .570 performed best with Hal's 3" 1 5/8 load.
I gave it to my buddy's granddaughter and she loves it.
Gil

The battery cap of the FF3 properly installed still looks as if cross threaded with a side higher than the other, but it's not.

I let somebody who knew what they were doing do it. Gil
Any gunsmith can stone the sear, etc. smooth things out to prevent creep. it has to be done right or it can be dangerous.

In the photo with 4 guns, top gun is unmodified. It's a 1954 Beretta M412 single shot, full. The other guns are a Yildiz TK12 with adjustable Skinner peep sight and Marble post mounted on sold rib. I duracoated action to conceal coin finish. Shortened barrel to overall 25" to the end of Sumtoy ...

Jstocks wrote: ↑March 16th, 2023, 5:13 pm You can adjust POA/POI by choke filing.
I had a double yildiz 410 that was close.

Poor Country Preacher gave detailed information in an old thread about what he did. I don't believe DocHoliday had issues, hopefully he'll chime in soon. Gil

Shoot Doc a pm. He has rigged out a half dozen or more for friends and family and could give you more info about issues, etc. I don't think he had POA/POI issues. He used a Marble post and Skinner Peep mounted on the rib. Last week I gifted my Bobwhite to a friend's grandson. I used it strictly as a...

There's not a more practical 28 ga. than a CZ Bobwhite with double triggers. DocHoliday's rig is one that seems to fit the bill. Left barrel choked for distance, right for close in. Instant barrel selection with 2 triggers. Gen 2 is chambered for 3" I believe. The Gen 1, 2.75" but 3" ...

Look at those daggers! Gil

There was a meateater episode of a man hunting the mountains of NM. If memory serves, he hiked in 15 or more miles and after shooting one or two birds, field dressed the birds, hiked out with them to meet someone to take them out to refrigeration and went back in. Wore me out just listening to the a...

Proverb: Large turkey and fish never take back alley home. Gil

Nothing betrays a good listening spot like piles of TP left at the spot. Shock gobble only. Nothing screws up a bird more than pre-season calling them up. Once I hear a gobble, I move on to another spot. This season will start with a full canopy limiting distance a bird can be heard. Gil

Regarding oil and transmission fluids. Don't buy into the "no need to change tranny fluid" and no need to change oil but every 10K. At 60K, drain and flush. Next 60 no flush, but drain and change. Repeat every 60K . The 10K miles recommendation on oil change is for NORMAL use. Normal isn't...

I currently own several .410 guns, all single shots: Baikal MP 18, Stevens 220 (break action), Yildiz TK36. Pros and cons: Both the Baikal (5.5 lbs.), and Stevens (6 lbs.) shoot like a .410 but carry like a 20 ga. On the good side, both have outstanding factory choke patterns. However, I can duplica...

guesswho wrote: ↑February 11th, 2022, 5:23 pm Depending on where you hunt, I think once you ditch them and get used to it you will wonder why you used them to start with. Good luck

+1

Floyd's 2023 4x4 gets 20-22 mph on trips this fall driving across SW Ga to quail hunt. Combination interstate and state highways. Gil

I've seen comments from Toyota techs that if one wants to lift the 4Runner, do it with larger tires as lift kits compromise the angle of the IS drive shafts in the front shortening the life. I can't imagine it being different on the Tacoma. As I plan on driving my 2022 4R TRD Off Road into the sunse...

In that the Tacoma lacks solid front axle, wouldn't a lift shorten life of drive system for the front wheels?

turkeybuster still drives during the season his '87 king cab. His granddaughter wants it, but he's not ready to part with it. The 22R-E 4 cylinder engine is legendary. Buddy has a Mexican built 2023. Seems to be well-built. Toyota still provides on site inspection for quality control by Japan traine...

I've never seen a better consumer warranty. And Burris's actions regarding it speak louder than these words:

Years ago I found a used PW 375 Duomatic with two sets of dies already installed, 16 and 12. I bought another head for 28 ga.tool set. It's a single stage press but all things considered, cost outlay was about the same as what 3 Mec Juniors would cost. I have a 10 ga. Sizemaster and a Mec 600 in 20 ...

Search gunbroker for "Baikal" or Remington SPR or Remington Spartan. They are the same gun. There are single shots in 20 and .410 and tough as a boot. Made in Russia and no longer imported due to embargo of Russian firearms. Gil

Typically a SXS will weigh less than an O/U. Here's a selection with some recent days in the woods. The three guns depicted in one photo are an Ithaca SKB 100 20 ga., my CZ Bobwhite 28 ga. (first generation) and a Spanish Uggie in 20 ga. The 20 gauge guns are 6 lbs., the CZ 28 5 lbs. 6 oz. The singl...