About lophortyx

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About lophortyx
Biography:
fell in love with birds,dogs and shotguns at an early age
Location:
geraldine
Interests:
birds,dogs,shotguns,good books,wine,wild spots
Occupation:
retired

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202
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0.05
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Last Activity
21-09-2017 08:58 PM
Join Date
20-04-2013
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238 Likes

  1. Brakelie
    Brakelie liked post by lophortyx On thread : Dog breed advice??
    i have always had a preference for pointing breeds, but for your situation, i would say get a labrador from true working bloodlines,not a heavy type,athletic.they are a great alround dog,easy to...
    Liked On: 24-07-2014, 09:22 PM
  2. gsp follower
    gsp follower liked post by lophortyx On thread : the best quail hunting in the south
    are you lifting your cheek from the stock,common problem when shooting over broom on riverbed,keep that gun moving,don't stop on trigger pull.remember angle and lead change rapidly on a...
    Liked On: 16-07-2014, 08:53 PM
  3. Munsey
    Munsey liked post by lophortyx On thread : the best quail hunting in the south
    the best quailhunting is where you find large numbers of birds in relatively open country.numbers will vary from year to year due to factors.the best shooting is on private stations.marlborough and...
    Liked On: 02-07-2014, 08:42 AM
  4. el borracho
    el borracho liked post by lophortyx On thread : English & Spanish side by sides
    [QUOTE=el borracho;265916]love to see it in all it glory for sure ! I purchased a nice looking Japanese boxlock yesterday also that will arrive this week ..since we are few on this thread may aswell...
    Liked On: 30-06-2014, 09:12 PM
  5. Maca49
    Maca49 liked post by lophortyx On thread : English & Spanish side by sides
    [QUOTE=el borracho;265916]love to see it in all it glory for sure ! I purchased a nice looking Japanese boxlock yesterday also that will arrive this week ..since we are few on this thread may aswell...
    Liked On: 30-06-2014, 08:53 PM
  6. Maca49
    Maca49 liked post by lophortyx On thread : English & Spanish side by sides
    maca 49,great photos, i love the huskie.the swedes made great guns, very solid. that hollis single,i noticed the screw on the top level is not screwed in right.these screws are schampered so that...
    Liked On: 30-06-2014, 06:58 PM
  7. el borracho
    el borracho liked post by lophortyx On thread : English & Spanish side by sides
    yes,i love my sxs.i have a good collection. just want to add a couple of comments to those of el barrocho. if you are buying an older gun,check carefully for pitting in the chambers and barrel. if...
    Liked On: 25-06-2014, 08:29 PM
  8. mikee
    mikee liked post by lophortyx On thread : English & Spanish side by sides
    yes,i love my sxs.i have a good collection. just want to add a couple of comments to those of el barrocho. if you are buying an older gun,check carefully for pitting in the chambers and barrel. if...
    Liked On: 25-06-2014, 05:32 PM
  9. Pointer
    Pointer liked post by lophortyx On thread : 20g Pheasants/Quail Ammo
    for quail,i use 24 gm 7.5 shot, if it is handy, mai mai supplies are excellent. pheasants i use 6's and 24gm load.with a 20 ga. you do not want to use too big a shot as it is important to keep...
    Liked On: 09-06-2014, 05:41 PM
  10. Petros_mk
    Petros_mk liked post by lophortyx On thread : 20g Pheasants/Quail Ammo
    for quail,i use 24 gm 7.5 shot, if it is handy, mai mai supplies are excellent. pheasants i use 6's and 24gm load.with a 20 ga. you do not want to use too big a shot as it is important to keep...
    Liked On: 09-06-2014, 05:36 PM
  11. Pointer
    Pointer liked post by lophortyx On thread : Reloading for black powder
    the gun looks in very good order. provided the bore thickness is close to original and you know the chamber size,it should be no problem to shoot up to 1 1/8th loads using modern powder. i shoot with...
    Liked On: 05-06-2014, 09:56 AM
  12. el borracho
    el borracho liked post by lophortyx On thread : Reloading for black powder
    the gun looks in very good order. provided the bore thickness is close to original and you know the chamber size,it should be no problem to shoot up to 1 1/8th loads using modern powder. i shoot with...
    Liked On: 04-06-2014, 10:43 PM
  13. Munsey
    Munsey liked post by lophortyx On thread : 20 g loads for dummies
    yes a 20 ga can punch out the same amount of lead but the shot stream will be longer.all things being equal the 20ga will recoil more. appreciate what you have got. a 20 ga is not going to foot it...
    Liked On: 27-03-2014, 10:55 AM

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