Recent content by Sadie'sGun

Incredible! Jealous of all those coveys. I have a lot to learn! :cheers:

Awesome videos guys! For a beginner quail hunter, these help me learn the cover and expected dog work. Now if only i can get my dog on this many quail. Thank you!! :cheers: :10sign:

I haven't paid to play on private land yet, but I have gladly done chores and work around the farm for a family friend in between morning and afternoon hunts. Granted, that's a friend not just knocking on doors. What do you do when you pay $50-$100 to hunt a property and don't see many birds or...

There she is, worked like a charm this past weekend!

Wind on Friday was brutal. We made up for it on Saturday and Sunday. This was my first mixed bag. We had a great time bouncing back and forth between quail and pheasant. 3 guys and 1 dog. 6 pheasants, 5 Quail in 2 1/4 days. Could have used more dog power!

To close the loop, I found a used Franchi for a good price. Can't way to get it fit and get out in the field. Thanks again for all the advice. :cheers:

I would agree that fit is everything and it's the reason I'm looking to upgrade from my current gun that doesn't fit well even with a slip on pad. That and a well timed promotion. :D Thanks again for the advice everyone.

I also just got the lead on several Browning O/U's from a friend's family member that I can look at before they go in an estate sale, heading over there Saturday. Not sure on what's there or the prices, but it's worth checking out. I'm hoping there's a feather lightning. I like that...

Thanks for the advice. I'm trying a local gun shop that might put an insert between the stock and factory pad for better fit. If they do that, I'll probably buy from them. I just keep going back to the Franchi, and I can't explain it. Still keeping my eye on the used gun sites. :cheers: -DS

I have a $1500 budget for a my first O/U and I wanted to get some feedback from you all. I'm leaning towards the Franchi Instinct SL 12 gauge (maybe 20ga). I've handled these in store only and I like the feel, balance, and light weight. Any feedback on this gun? Any other suggestions? I've...

We had an early start in South Dakota this year, but it just made us even more excited for the season! :cheers:

Thanks all. It's reassuring to hear that her eagerness to flush and catch them is apart of the process for most dogs. She has a ton of drive that's for sure. She'll chase them over 250 yards before giving up. I'll continue to get her on as many wild birds as possible, i'm planning about 6...

I do use the e-collar to reinforce whoa but i haven't reinforced that command on birds very well, hence the check cord. I've looked at the perfect start/perfect finish dvds before and with needing pigeons and launchers i'm just not sure if i'm ready to dive in that far. I might be better off...

Hi all, It's my 1.5 year old pups first year in the field. She's hunting hard and she'll stay close. If she see's a bird go down she'll retrieve it and the whole bit. She can heel, sit, stay, whoa, etc. I've gotten her out 7 days so far and she's gotten into pheasants and quail. Only problem...