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We are further exploring best guns in this episode and today we highlight Holland and Holland, where craftsmanship, heritage, and passion come together to create some of the finest shotguns and rifles in the world. In this episode, we’ll explore the remarkable rise of the gunmaker, from its humble beginnings in 1835 to its status as a luxury brand synonymous with quality and prestige. I’ll delve into the company’s innovative designs, renowned clientele, and how it continues leading in today’s shooting sports landscape.
Gregg Elliott joins me to discuss why the H&H Royal model is regarded as the benchmark of a best gun. 

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Holland and Holland

Gregg Elliott, Dogs and Doubles
Jake Woolf, Kudu River Gundogs


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Anthony, one of the world's best competitive shooters, and Will, one of the most famous hunters in the US share their secrets to finding more success in the field. 
Straight Shooting for Hunters is a comprehensive reference for hunters of all skill levels.  From practical advice to true stories from the field, this book is a must for every hunter's bookshelf.

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Straight Shooting for Hunters

M & M Hunting and Sporting Clays


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By far what I love and look forward to the most when dove season comes in is the time in the field that I spend with my dad, my daughters, my wife, and good friends.  We hunt near and often.  It’s an informal affair and each hunter can be as serious or as social as they choose.  It is also a perfect opportunity to introduce someone to wing shooting.  A few weeks ago, I got the chance to travel south to shoot doves with my daughter, Lydia.  She and I have shot doves together for almost 15 years.  This trip had us staying at the wonderful Hollywood Farms in Jeffersonville, Georgia and I wanted to bring on owner Chuck Duggan to tell you about his wonderful property, beautiful lodging, and of course, fantastic wingshooting opportunities.

Lydia will provide a shooting review of the Rizzini Venus, one of the current shotgun options that is designed from the ground up for the lady shooter.

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Hollywood Farms, Georgia
Rizzini Venus

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How do we define a BEST shotgun maker?  Obviously, they need to be capable of producing best guns but the definition doesn’t stop there…  They need to only produce best guns.  Their lineup of models shouldn't include entry level or mid-tier models, these aren’t in the DNA of a BEST gun maker.  Without concern for how long it will take or how much it will cost, they are committed to only producing the very best - period.

Without doubt or debate, there are just three in the world today - and each is in London.  Purdey, Holland & Holland and Boss.  In this episode we will look at the history and design achievements of the James Purdey and Sons company.

In this episode:
James Purdey and Sons

Make sure you are entered to win our annual giveaway - a beautiful Saddleback Leather Company shotgun slip case!  Entering is easy, just make sure you are following us on INSTAGRAM and 'like' the Saddleback Giveaway post.  More ways to enter are listed in the post caption.  We will be drawing the winner randomly at the end of September - Good Luck!

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There is a place in the Allegheny Mountains outside of Pittsburgh that began as a private grouse hunting and fishing retreat but over the past 35+ years has transformed into a world-class resort.  Nemacolin Resort has a list of activities and amenities too long to list here - but of special note, it is home to the Nemacolin Rod and Range Club.  My youngest daughter, Liza joined me for a weekend of shooting fun as we took part in their 'Dine and Blast' event.

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Nemacolin
Rod and Range Club


Make sure you are entered to win our annual giveaway - a beautiful Saddleback Leather Company shotgun slip case!  Entering is easy, just make sure you are following us on INSTAGRAM and 'like' the Saddleback Giveaway post.  More ways to enter are listed in the post caption.  We will be drawing the winner randomly at the end of September - Good Luck! 

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This next installment of Shotgun Stories is a very special one.  I knew Larry Potterfield was a 'gun guy' but was delighted to discover how deep his appreciation for shotguns and wing-shooting was.   In this episode we learn about the early shotguns in Larry's life, some of the shotguns he shoots with currently, and what shotgun he has in his sights.
Larry launched Midway USA almost 50 years ago.  Today, the company is a giant but still prioritizes and values each customer.  Larry and his family are doing more for shooting sports and for introducing youth to shooting sports than any entity I can name. 

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Midway USA
Midway USA Foundation

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This feature episode begins by tracing the company's origin and its nearly 50-year association with Abercrombie & Fitch.  The Griffin and Howe company's story didn't end with the closure of A&F - instead, it allowed them to add volumes to it.  

Griffin and Howe at the Hudson Farm Club in New Jersey is an amazing place for the shotgun and rifle enthusiast.  Listen along as I describe all that there is to see and do there.  As is typically the case, we will also describe and shoot an interesting shotgun... the Victory Sporter from Longthorne Gunmakers of England. 

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My guest today is champion skeet shooter, Dania Vizzi.  In just a few weeks, she will represent the United States Olympic shooting team in Paris.  Shooting sports of one variety or another have been part of almost every Summer Olympic Games since 1896, with the current shotgun events being Olympic (or International) trap and Olympic skeet.  Dania shares how she got started shooting and the shotguns that have joined her on her journey.
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Things to do this summer:
Nemacolin Resort "Dine & Blast" - sign up and shoot with me August 8th!

The Homestead Golf & Sporting Clays Classic    August 22, 2024 - August 25, 2024


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The Beretta DT11 is a serious, built-for-purpose competition shotgun.  In this episode, we will look at its features and heritage and I share my DT11L shooting experiences now six months in.
In the second half of this episode, we will recap our first ever A Break in the Action Listener's Event - a Downton Day simulated shoot.  Put simply the day was epic and I was lucky to have my wife and one of my daughters along to participate. 

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This episode is going to be my attempt to check off another repeat listener request - Do an episode on your favorite books and favorite authors.  
Steve Smith is an accomplished outdoor writer, editor, publisher, TV host, and hunter.  Over the years he has worked with and called friends many of the legendary authors in my library.  Steve joins the show to tell stories, offer suggestions and overall great conversation on this episode of A Break in the Action.

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