Recent content by msantjer

The first picture is one day before the snow and the 2nd is from the first snow fall. The snow really helped the birds hold and made tracking birds for the dog much easier.

I shoot 3" Black Cloud #3 in steel. I hunt a lot of different areas and do not want to switch between lead and steel. For me this patterns the best out of my gun. It also seems that I do not have as many runners as I have had using other brands.

We got out for a quick hunt on Saturday. Walked some ground next to a freshly cut corn field and were able to find a few birds. Bohdi and Jake were happy.

I have the Ethos and the Silver FeatherWeight. I prefer the featherweight because of the rasied rib. It definitely fits site line better. The Ethos is a great option but the Silver Featherweight is a better fit for me.

I have to use non toxic where I do most of my hunting and I have had good performance from Blackcloud #3 in 1/4 ounce. I used to go with a cheaper steel in the same shot and had too many runners. Since switching to Blackcloud, more times than not they are laying where they landed.

Benelli Ethos with Black Cloud #3's

My brother and I hunted in the central part of the state with 2 dogs. We were 1 bird short of our 3 day limit, but we put on many miles. The areas that we hunted were extremely wet. You will definitely need some type of rubber water proof boot. There are many crops still in the field and I...

I always have mine with as my back up. They are always reliable.

I have it in a 12 gauge. It is great for those days in the field but would not recommend for shooting clays. The weight of the gun is light and you can definitely feel the recoil.

I have purchased a Carlson extended IC choke for my Benelli SBII. I also went with the Black Cloud #3's because I hunt mostly public land so it is just easier to always shoot steel. It has been a great combination so far. I haven't had any bird that were not dead when they hit the ground. I...

Last year I bought a pair of Kenetrek boots. They did have a little bit of a break in period, but they are now by far the most comfortable boots I have ever owned. Another down fall is the price, but I am hoping that they last many seasons.