Huns and Roosters

[fethrduster]

Finally had a good trip this season near Notellum Lake.  Tent camping in the snow, lots of birds, great times.  If only all my trips went this well.

I dropped this rooster at 50-60 yds. with a 2.5" paper fiber wad load of 1oz. 6's.  Birds were flushing wild.











Another 50+ yd shot downed these in my 1880's 16ga hammer gun.  1 oz. 6's.

[boneaddict]

Thats really cool.   I LOVE the older weapon choice and the "grass roots" bird hunting.   That says alot for tradition, history, etc.   Thanks for sharing your hunt with us.

[fethrduster]

Thanks.  I know it's not for everybody, but hunting with older weapons really adds to my enjoyment of the sport, and I find them to be just as, if not more so (with the right loads), effective than modern weapons.  Self-imposed limitations can make success that much more sweeter.

[Stilly bay]

awesome, but I need more details on those guns please.

[Bigshooter]

Great pics.  Is that a ruffed grouse I see in there too?

[fethrduster]

Yes, that's a ruffed grouse I found in a brushy side hill.  Totally unexpected.  I hunted with a few other friends and we got huns, roosters, quail, a couple chukars and my grouse.

The guns are a 1896 vintage 6.6lb Syracuse Lefever GE (ejector gun) 12ga with 30" damascus barrels, choked sk/f, and an 1880's vintage 6.9lb Husqvarna mod. 44 16ga hammer gun with 31" damascus barrels choked m/f.  The Husky is a very rare gun, the only one of its kind I know of.  Swedish Husky's are excellent guns, and they were made into the 40's.    I shoot 1 oz loads in both guns, so the 12ga is effectively being used as a 16ga(it's lighter than many other 16's I've owned as well).  Both shoot like a dream and hammer birds.  I've even taken to calling the Lefever my "meat stick."  I refurbished the wood and metal on both (I do it for a living).   Pm me for more info if interested.

[bobcat]

Great pictures. I especially like the one of your dog with its head poking out of  the  tent. Is it an English Setter?

[carpsniperg2]

Man I love that shoty in the last couple pics! Beautiful gun! If you need to have someone hold onto it for you I am sure i could find room in one of my safes

[wildweeds]

Yeah that's a setter...............fether has got great taste,setters rock for upland birds.Lifes too short to hunt with an ugly dog.............

Great pictures. I especially like the one of your dog with its head poking out of  the  tent. Is it an English Setter?

[Heartsblood]

Yes, that's a ruffed grouse I found in a brushy side hill.  Totally unexpected.  I hunted with a few other friends and we got huns, roosters, quail, a couple chukars and my grouse.

Man. That is great. What an awesome mix of birds! How many days was your trip?

[runamuk]

Gorgeous guns, beautiful dog, and beautiful birds.....what a wonderful hunt....congrats

[Huntbear]

Gun Porn... damn those are gorgeous weapons!!!!  nice looking dog too..

[fethrduster]

Thanks everyone.  My setter is 2.5 yrs old and is really coming into his own.  I hunted for four days straight, hiking 5-10 miles a day, and him at least double that.  He never slowed down.  Amazing.

[wildweeds]

If your setter is anything like the one's I have i'll bet your guesstimation of his ground coverage is off by quite a bit,on average my astro says the dogs do about 5-7 miles per my one,my male frequently can hit double digits on a mile and a half jaunt for me.

Thanks everyone.  My setter is 2.5 yrs old and is really coming into his own.  I hunted for four days straight, hiking 5-10 miles a day, and him at least double that.  He never slowed down.  Amazing.

[jollyskwala]

really nice pics. thx for sharing and good shooting!!!!!