In the late 1990's, I had only just discovered shotguns, wing-shooting, and clay targets.  Not growing up around guns or hunting I was anxious to dive deep into this new hobby.  There were a few periodicals that I got excited about but there wasn’t anything for me that I looked forward to more than new episodes of The Shotgun Journal.  Hosts, Bruce Scott and Marty Fischer traveled domestically and abroad with shotguns in tow and brought viewers along with them.  Each episode was equal parts shotgun talk, techniques, etiquette, and adventure.  A huge inspiration for this podcast project actually came from my love of this TV show.

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Grouse hunting isn’t easy.  It can require covering a lot of ground while pushing through thick cover.  When a hunter finds that he or she is lucky enough to be presented with a shot it is often through a tangle of limbs and leaves.  So what then makes a good choice for a grouse-hunting shotgun?  I am joined by four serious grouse hunters, Meadow Kouffeld, Nick Larson, Gregg Elliott and Rich Wong.  You follow their social sites, read their articles and listen to their podcasts - now hear from each what makes for the best shotgun option in the grouse woods.

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Let me introduce you to The Omni Homestead Resort, a luxurious and idyllic retreat that has been charming guests for over two centuries. The moment you arrive, you're struck by the stunning beauty of the surroundings - rolling hills, verdant gardens, and pristine forests that stretch as far as the eye can see.  The resort itself is a masterpiece of architecture, with its traditional red brick exterior covering the extensive wings and grand tower. . As you step inside, you are greeted by warm, welcoming staff and a stunning interior design that blends modern luxury with historic charm.  Our trip had us arriving on a Saturday afternoon and departing on Monday late morning.  That gave us one full day to really get acquainted with the Shooting Club.  In this episode I would like to introduce a concept that your golfing friends have long been aware of - the ‘stay and play’ getaway.  I am hoping that you enjoy shooting with your significant other or friends.  Why not plan a quick getaway with them to relax and recharge? If you live in the eastern half of the US - The Homestead Resort with its endless recreation opportunities, specifically the Shooting Club - needs to be on your radar.

We are also going to be discussing and offering a shooting review of the Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing G1 shotgun.  In the few weeks that I have spent with the G1 I have shot sporting clays, 5-stand and skeet.  I think this shotgun handles very similar to a K-80 - its profile actually resembles one at first glance.  I really liked it for sporting clays and 5-stand.  It’s weight really helped it to point reliably and track targets.  That same weight wasn’t my friend on the skeet field.  Others who I have offered it to, to handle and shoot have generally received it quite well.  We’ll get into more details on how it handled, how it shot and who I think this shotgun is a good choice for in this episode.

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Does tweed still have a place in modern shooting and hunting?  We get into the history of tweed, its adoption into field wear, and whether it is still a practical choice today.

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We are talking pairs, trios and even quartets today as it refers to shotguns. My guests Adam Morton and Ashley Shaw discuss their site, matchedpairs.com.  If you have ever handled or owned a gun proudly displaying a gold inlayed number indicating it was built as one of a set of two, three or possibly even four perfectly matched guns - you have inevitably wondered what happened to its siblings.  Adam and Ash discuss their website and how it is working to reunite separated pairs.  

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Buyers guide for the best double-barreled shotguns that can be bought for less than $1,000.   In this episode, I will tell about the mistakes that I made buying my first double and give my suggestions for those looking for high quality and reliable pre-owned over & under or side by side shotguns.

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Jonny Carter hosts the TGS Outdoors channel on Youtube.  A few weeks ago he uploaded a video simply titled ‘British guns are better than American guns’ and with that - Pandora’s Box was opened!  Today I am joined by the now infamous Jonny Carter and Gregg Elliott of Dogs and Doubles to discuss some of the pointsl that the Youtube video may have left off specifically - how do the best shotguns that America has ever produced stack up to the London best guns?

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My guest today is Charlie Jordan.  Over a decade ago, Charlie committed to using a .410 bore in the field as often as he is able.  In this episode we'll learn about the smallest of the shotshells and hear about his journey, the creation of his brand 'Missing Sucks' and catch up with an old friend.

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America's best sporting outfitters have had a long tradition of branding quality shotguns by partnering with great manufacturers.  You don't have to look long before you come across some high-quality doubles from iconic companies like Orvis, Abercrombie & Fitch, LL Bean, and others.  Some of these great companies didn't stand the test of time, some have moved away from offering their own branded shotgun models but one continues to partner with exceptional manufacturers and offer top quality shotguns proudly wearing the company name.  

Today I spend some time talking to Greg Carpiniello, Gun Department Manager for The Orvis Company.  Greg will offer an anthology of the near 50 years of Orvis Custom Shotguns plus a look at what Orvis is currently offering from Fabarms, Chapuis and Caesar Guerini.

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We are talking about vintage double barrel shotguns today and my guest is Greg Elliott.  Greg started dogsanddoubles.com, you've read his articles in many of your favorite shotgun magazines and he has been a guest on many of my favorite podcasts...  Three decades of buying shotguns have given Greg a wealth of knowledge about how to buy, where to buy and what to look for in vintage double shotguns.

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