Features
Topics: "Gear reviews including Filson Uplander boots, Bean's strap vest, Pella's Bird n Lite strap vest, Browning's Upland GoreTex jacket and Tri-Tronics Sport 65 BPR e-collar." Manufacturer(s): "C.C. Filson,L.L. Bean,Pella Rugged Outdoor Clothing,Browning,Tri-Tronics"
Topics: Success in the field depends upon good dog discipline training built in theyard first.
Topics: "Despite his best intentions to get serious about a dove shoot on opening day, the author is sidetracked by all the social pleasantries of a traditional group outing in the South." Dealer(s): The South Dog Type(s): Dove
Topics: "Reloading 2-1/2 inch shotshells within proper pressure tolerances; a detailed description of shells, powders, crimps and techniques."
Topics: "Sharptails and Huns where Roosevelt roamed. Hunting in the Badlands of N. Dakota, near Teddy Roosevelt National Park." Breed(s): English Setter German Shorthaired Pointer Manufacturer(s): Cheyenne Ridge Outfitters Dealer(s): North Dakota
Topics: "Remembering Don Allen, founder of Dakota Arms"
Topics: Obituary remembering Italian gunmaker Guido Rizzini Gunmaker Craftsmen: Zoli Rizzini
Topics: "When traveling for adventure, packing a complete set of survival tools, including a good first aid kit, could be life saving." Dealer(s): "Brescia, Italy"
Topics: "A comparison of statistics gathered from surveys of ruffed grouse hunters from 20 years ago and today. Includes statistics on gun brands, action type and gauges, dog breeds, etc."
Topics: "A combined shop on London's Savile Row offering garments, guns and travel."
Topics: "After the death of its founder, Dakota Arms gets new financial backing with Charles Kokesh and moves on." Gunmaker Craftsmen: Dakota Arms
Topics: "The 6th Gold Medal Concours d'Elegance of Fine Guns, held in connection with Vintage Cup."
Topics: "A history of the Italian gun-making firm Vincenzo Bernardelli, with emphasis on imports to the US and a description of its full line of contemporary products." Dealer(s): "Val Trompia, Italy" Gunmaker Craftsmen: Bernardelli
Topics: "Reviews of the books "The Best of Holland & Holland," "A Dog For All Seasons," " Mortal Stakes," and "Misery Loves Company.""
Topics: "A tour of the manufacturing plant of Perugini & Visini shows, despite language barrier, tremendous common ground and understanding among gunmakers." Dealer(s): "Brescia, Italy" Gunmaker Craftsmen: Perugini
Topics: Narrative of hunting heavy covefor pheasants in S. Dakota with a casual guide whose experience in military combat makes him an exceptional stalker and unemotional shooter.
Topics: Lewis Drake joined by Tweed Roosevelt in new retail operation to feature fine guns and hard-to-find hunting and safari items. Gunmaker Craftsmen: Abbiatico & Salvinelli (Famars)
Topics: "Remembering Tim Leary, a friend, fellow SSM editor."
Topics: Protecting peanuts from the pigeon plague. Pass shooting picazuro over fields of peanuts. Manufacturer(s): Gran Chaco Adventures Dealer(s): "Gran Chaco, Paraguay" Dog Type(s): Picazuro pigeons
Topics: "A look at the more modern examples of Anson & Deeley boxlocks manufactured by the Birmingham firm of W&C Scott and then Webley & Scott, with history from 1840 to 1991. Author specifically compares Models 400, 500 and 700 from across the company's span." Gunmaker Craftsmen: Webley & Scott
Topics: "Photo essay of shooting bobwhite quail in a classic southern plantation setting, over pointing dogs, with travel on horses." Breed(s): English Pointer English Setter Dealer(s): Greenfield Hunting Preserve Dog Type(s): Bobwhite Quail
Topics: "Major Peabody has a nightmare in which Pres. Jefferson describes the difficulties of launching the Voyage of Discovery under modern expectations and government regulations.,"
Topics: Preview of the top double-gun gathering.
Topics: Some of England's biggest shooting businesses joined under one financial organization.
Topics: Sporty outdoor clothes for women from Barbour and LeChameau. Manufacturer(s): "Barbour,LeChameau"
Topics: "The history and re-emergence of the W.J. Jeffery, from its founding to the present, including a description of the London firm's modern product line and craftsmen." Gunmaker Craftsmen: "Jeffery, William"
Departments
Saying goodbye to dear friend Tim Leary
Topics: "Excellent Don Thomas, second-flushing woodcock, complaints, down with cheap guns, labors of language."
Topics: "New England Custom Gun Ltd., Sir Jackie Stewart, S. Dakota pheasants and proprty rights, SSM shoots."
