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  1. BillS

    anyone heading to Minneapolis Decoy show

    this weekend? Looks like I will be driving down for it again this year.
  2. BillS

    Show off your doublegun...

    No I don't know when or how. The workmanship is very high quality though. At that time in Baltimore there where a number of "gun makers" that were bringing in english guns in the white and finishing them with their name. Poultney and Trimble was one of the makers and could easily done the work...
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    Show off your doublegun...

    I haven't got all my pictures transferred to the new computer yet. This is the Holy Grail of my double collection and a little history of the gun and owners. E.M. Reilly 8 bore Manufactured 1871-1876*, 36 ½” 3 band Oxford Damascus steel barrels. The gun came from the collection of...
  4. BillS

    Full circle....

    she is a mini DD, 10.5 mo old and she is still under 50lbs. But talent wholly cow! Momma's pointing, dads desire and both parents noses, I am excited for her future.
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    Full circle....

    you'll post pics like this, Brigitta from this fall.
  6. BillS

    Full circle....

    Congrats again Tim, and glad to be of help. The adventure begins, doesn't hesitate to ask anything.
  7. BillS

    Florida's first Decoy Show - Feb. 8th and 9th in Apopka Florida

    Hitch, best of luck to you guys in getting this off the ground and running. Looks like your off to a good start.
  8. BillS

    Edgerton Wisconsin Decoy show Feb 8th 2014

    Yeah Tim use that contact info.....that would be great him and tom would love that.
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    Edgerton Wisconsin Decoy show Feb 8th 2014

    I posted in the event Calendar the upcoming Edgerton WI, Decoy Show information. Stop in and check, a Big bore gun display, regional Lake Koshkonong decoy display, modern carver's decoys, vintage decoys and tons of other sporting collectables. Not to mention a handful of other duck boats.net...
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    Cheyenne Bottoms - Have skiff, will travel

    Pete I have a dozen white front field decoys....I will be NW of you a bit starting thanksgiving day.........take me out.....please please....hehe.......JK I gave up duck hunting this year......way to frustrating........
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    What is dumber?

    Growing up in WI we always had a noon opener, they have since moved it 9am. I think the issue was safety. Thanksgiving day hunting has been a tradition in our family since I could remember. We also served various wild game at dinner every year. I haven't been home for thanksgiving in years...
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    Long Time Member Chris Pratt Passes Away

    Wow, I am so sorry to here this. I met Chris through this forum, we would meet up at decoy shows from time to time. He and I would BS on the phone like teenagers, about decoys, ducks, hunting and family and have fond memories of those calls. I hadn't spoken to him in a number of years but...
  13. BillS

    The Old Battery Gunner...

    Very nice Pat, what's the story on this bird pictured? carver? region?
  14. BillS

    My 73rd year hunting opening duck season

    What an inspiration! Thank you and good luck this weekend!
  15. BillS

    Teal Reports?

    From the nesting grounds in south central North Dakota, I thought Teal numbers were way down compared to the last couple years. But all are duck numbers are down in this part of the state. Reports from other parts seem to be doing better, and some spots there was a lot of renesting, and...
  16. BillS

    Looking for Balsa Wood

    I bought some 4" thick and some pieces were hard as a rock others spongy and soft. If I remember Dave had a batch from same place that was much better than mine. When I buy again, if they can't ensure me consistency, I will order and glue my own. 4" is tough to find 5" is even tougher, couple...
  17. BillS

    Yum

    Dude what the heck is wrong with you?!!!!!! they don't ever make my freezer! :-) that's sounded good though, I may have to try that with some fresh one in 2 months,
  18. BillS

    16 gauge 2 1/2 shell source

    That could be on a Auto 5, sometimes older 2 3/4 guns can be finicky on modern 2 3/4 shells. You still could buy a jap barrel and hand load 2 1/2" steel. On my 3" auto 5 I picked up a modified choked Belgium barrel for about $100 and shoot steel out of it. The original barrel was full choke...
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    16 gauge 2 1/2 shell source

    RST shells are very good and very good people to deal with. I would recommend them if you want to shoot 2 1/2" non tox stuff, spending though. All their lead loads are very reasonable. I would not be afraid of shooting 2 3/4" shells, in a 2 9/16" chamber but your in the same boat it would be...
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