Kreighoff's First Blood

There were plenty of birds, NV blue grouse, but the shooting was tough.

Owen and I got five rises of one to four birds on our short hunt today in the central NV high country, but we came home with only one bird, a nice young hen.

Owen and the dogs flushed three birds above me, and this one came by close enough for a good opportunity in an open area.

The new-to-me 16/16/7X65R Dural Kreighoff Trumph handles like a light well-balanced double.

Rosie was great at her first foray on wild birds, and our blues are wild and strong fliers. I thought I had cold cocked this bird, but I couldn't find it. Owen brought Rosie down off the hill, and she immediately acted birdy about 30' from where I was sure it went down. She dragged a flopping grouse out from under a sagebush I had walked by 4-5 times. ;)

She is a natural with a very good nose and is worth training! I'll want a pup out of her for my grandson. Rocky, my grand old Llewellin setter, is the perfect mentor. This will be his last season, I'm afraid.

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Good stuff, nice gun

Great post, nice to see your getting the next generation into the sport......He's a lucky lad.....

Thanks everyone. These blues are my favorite bird. They're great eating, fly fast, and the country they're in is magnificent. They call for a Classic setter and doublegun.

Rosie, my 10 month old griffon, is in total agreement. :thumbsup:

nice gun