ez45
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Did a little dove hunting on the 1st. Brought my new to me 1897 winchester made in 1906 And my 1889 Remington made in 1901. Both in 12 gauge.
Loaded some brass shells with black powder and 7 1/2 shot and had a blast.
To me there's something special about using these old guns and wondering who used them before me and what their lives were like.
I also enjoy the challenge, if you can call it that, of having to work the action on the 97 and cocking the hammers and switching triggers on the 1889. It's more involved and rewarding in my opinion than using my remington 1100. Just keeps it interesting.
Loaded some brass shells with black powder and 7 1/2 shot and had a blast.
To me there's something special about using these old guns and wondering who used them before me and what their lives were like.
I also enjoy the challenge, if you can call it that, of having to work the action on the 97 and cocking the hammers and switching triggers on the 1889. It's more involved and rewarding in my opinion than using my remington 1100. Just keeps it interesting.
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