Recent content by ftrovato

Lots of great scopes these days. Yes Leupold has a long history of great optics and for the most part I usually buy them. I have 2 scopes not made by them and many many that are! More important to me is the right magnification range and mount scope as low as possible if the comb of your...

By the looks of your profile, you've had a wonderful life in the fields, mountains, swamps and bush!

You've made some special memories....congrats!

I've only taken one (going back in 2026). The 500 NE was simply overwhelming and he still carried on for a bit. I'll use the same rifle next year.

They are special!

Thx. Nothing like the 'fright' a guffed grouse instills when it flushes close! On the other hand West Nile virus has really taken a toll on them too.

My first grouse. I took him in 1981 (@ 17 years old). It took me 6 years with two seasons each year and countless misses before I finally started to figure it out! As you can see, it's a special memory. I still have the tail.

Fantastic! I appreciate the quest of the BAND!

No way it's a 40 caliber. Bores were to small....

The Duke was everything an American Man aspired to be back in the day!

Shoot premium bullets and have fun!

5 stand will put manners on you! Great practice for sporting class and live birds.